Labor Law: “I’ll be honest—I’m working against you”

What protective measures can victims of cyberbullying demand from their employer? This question arises from the case of a Frankfurt banker. The man had been insulted and threatened by a colleague in private text chats. He subsequently demanded that his employer transfer the colleague. The company, a renowned Frankfurt-based financial firm, refused. The Hessian Regional Labor Court will now hear the banker’s claim in the coming weeks. The outcome of the proceedings could have far-reaching implications for similar cases…