Personalised Professionalism

'To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.' (Elbert Hubbard) An unpleasant boss. A strained working relationship. A manager whose style leaves much to be desired. Sound familiar? For many employees, the line between a miserable workplace and an unlawful one is frustratingly blurry. A 2023 Labour Court judgment helps draw that line more clearly. And the verdict may surprise some employees who’ve been banking on a harassment claim. A senior official takes her emp