by Catherine Mattice | Jul 18, 2012 | Workplace bullying
Yesterday New York’s senate passed S1823B. If enacted, victims of abusive work environments may have relief via legal action. Though we are not in the clear yet – NY Assembly must first pass A5414B and the Governor must sign it off, which is no easy feat....
by Catherine Mattice | Jul 18, 2012 | Workplace bullying
Massachusetts has taken one small step towards government ordered civil workplaces. They have passed a law that will assist folks being harassed at work, and it went into effect yesterday. Previously, restraining orders against stalkers, abusers and those committing...
by Catherine Mattice | Jul 18, 2012 | Workplace bullying
Can you use the performance process to help workplace bullies curb his or her behavior? Well, they can be very helpful if you’re paying attention to ensuring a positive and healthy culture. Developing a performance evaluation process that includes civility is not too...
by Catherine Mattice | Jul 18, 2012 | Workplace bullying
With the heartbreaking January suicide of yet another bullied teenager, Phoebe Prince, a 15-year old in Massachusetts, the topic of bullying has again captured our attention. According to District Attorney Elizabeth Scheibel, who is charging nine teens for torturous...
by Catherine Mattice | Jul 17, 2012 | Workplace bullying
Very moving. Take 10 minutes out of your busy day to read… “Here There Be Monsters” by William Rivers Pitt, Truthout. 8 February, 2010 I have a livid scar in the center of the back of my right hand. It is clearly visible, so I see it every day, and...
by Catherine Mattice | Jul 17, 2012 | Workplace bullying
What is the penalties for bullying? Here is an excerpt from an interesting article by The Sydney Morning Herald. “A COURT decision yesterday to issue $335,000 in fines arising from workplace behaviour that resulted in a waitress committing suicide highlights the...
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