Stamping Out Workplace Bullies

Anti-bullying Legislation Introduced in the United States as of July 2007

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Feature Contents Top of Feature 1. Dealing With Workplace Bullies: Tips for HR Assisting an employee who seeks help after describing an abusive situation can be tricky. The HR professional must be able to distinguish a bully from an earnest but perhaps difficult or even troubled supervisor. 2. A Dozen Tips for Bullied Employees If employees feel they are being targeted by workplace bullies, here are 12 strategies they can use. 3. Anti-bullying Legislation Introduced in the United States as of July 2007 4. Sex Harassment Law Not ‘Civility Code’ Bawdy banter of TV writers doesn’t constitute harassment or discrimination, court rules. However, employers should still proceed with caution in these matters. 5. Teaching Big Shots To Behave It takes the right message and the right messenger to bring big, bad dogs to heel. 6. The Bully Backlash Isn't it a given that those who manage others are expected to be kinder, more understanding, more civil and, yes, less rude? 7. Vigilance Stops Violence and Lawsuits Behavior that can escalate to violence is increasing in the workplace. To quell violence--and lawsuits--HR must recognize and respond to problem behavior. 8. Zero Tolerance for Jerks The No Asshole Rule is worth a place on your desk because it is a constant reminder of how toxic, costly and counterproductive bad behavior in the workplace can be. 9. Friends Harassment Case May Throw Cold Water on Any Sexual Talk at Work If the ruling is upheld, even workplaces where discussion of potential offensive matters is part of the job would have to crack down, says an attorney for the shows producers.

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