Violence at work in Ireland third highest in EU

IRISH workers are more likely than their European counterparts to experience physical violence in the workplace, while older workers say they suffer age discrimination.

The startling statistics were uncovered by the EU’s Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, based in Dublin.

Irish respondents said they have been threatened with physical violence; have been attacked by work colleagues and customers, as well as being bullied, generally, at work.