What exactly is "workplace
bullying"? It can take many forms, such as yelling, tormenting, teasing
and taunting. The most common form of workplace bullying is verbal abuse,
followed by bullying through social media. This issue is on the rise and states
have started to consider passing legislation to help employees sue for harassment
when there are damages.
An article in Komo News
reported that over twelve states have already considered anti-bullying policies in
response to the growing amount of incidents being cited. (Click here to access) Fifty-six percent of
companies have already implemented some sort of anti-bullying policy into their
code of conduct or handbook. Advocacy groups are urging other states to follow
suit, hoping for an eventual nationwide reform of how workplace bullying is
addressed.
If you believe you are being
bullied at work, do not hesitate to check your employee handbook for a policy
against bullying. If your employer has not yet implemented a policy, contact a
local employment law attorney to find out if your state has a policy.
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