Workplace bullying affects 200,000 people in Sweden each year – and research shows that women and immigrants are at the greatest risk, as a recent article in the Local exposed. This is the definition used by the Swedish Work Environment Authority in its regulations and guidelines. Depending on the circumstances, it may fall under both the Work Environment Act and the Discrimination Act. Such cases are considered occupational illnesses and must be reported to both the Swedish Work Environment Authority and the Swedish Social Insurance Agency. If leaving is not an option, you can report workplace bullying as a risk in the work environment to the Swedish Work Environment Authority.