‘Hostile environment’: UK nurse, bullied by colleague, wins Rs 30 lakh compensation; suffered panic attacks

In Edinburgh, a dental nurse, Maureen Howieson, received £25,000 compensation after an employment tribunal found she was bullied by colleague Jisna Iqbal. The tribunal highlighted Iqbal’s ‘rude’ and ‘belittling’ behavior, including eye-rolling, created a hostile environment. Judge Mackay criticized the clinic’s inaction in addressing Howieson’s concerns. Her resignation followed a panic attack and underpayment, marking a breaking point.