Tag Archive: Workplace bullying policy

May 27 2010

For Businesses, Bully Lawsuits May Pose New Threat

By Sarah E. Needleman, The Wall Street Journal Who’s afraid of the big, bad boss? A significant number of U.S. workers say they are— and soon those in New York may be able to sue their employers, including small businesses, for any suffering they experience at the hands of a toxic boss or other workplace …

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Apr 01 2010

Defend Yourself Against Workplace Bullying

By Asa Aarons, NY1.com Filmmaker Beverly Peterson says her experience with a bullying boss led her to document and define the situation. She says there’s a big difference between a tough boss and a bully. “It’s that rogue boss. You know, it’s a lot more egregious than just someone who is a bad manager,” Peterson …

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Mar 19 2010

UK: Bullying In The workplace

By Sue Evans, FreshBusinessThinking.com Following the allegations of bullying taking place at Number 10 last week, the question is raised as to what bullying in the workplace actually is? What impact will a “confidential” helpline organisation, which breaches employee confidentiality, have on how employees and employers react to bullying? What can employers do to reduce …

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