Employment tribunal claims passed to JACS for conciliation was up 14% and of the 183, 72% were resolved without a hearing.

BBC: Rise in workplace bullying in Jersey, says JACS

Mr Witherington said there had been a 22% rise in inquires to JACS and 11% of calls were about redundancy and lay-offs.

BBC: Rise in workplace bullying in Jersey, says JACS

David Witherington, director of JACS, said about half the 5, 000 inquiries to the service last year were from employers with fewer than 50 staff.

BBC: Some small Jersey businesses 'ignoring' employment law

David Witherington, the director at JACS, said in 2010 it had dealt with 238 bullying-related issues and last year that had increased to 280.

BBC: Rise in workplace bullying in Jersey, says JACS

The Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service (JACS), which offers advice to local employers and employees, said 2011 was their "busiest ever year, with over 9, 800 client contacts".

BBC: Rise in workplace bullying in Jersey, says JACS

Senator Francis Le Gresley said he would consider the reports findings in conjunction with the chairman of the Employment Tribunal and the director of JACS to decide whether further action was needed to address the problems.

BBC: Some small Jersey businesses 'ignoring' employment law