Polsinelli Podcasts - Workplace Bullying: What Employers Need to Know
Bullying in the Workplace: L&E Case Study
Ann Curry’s Departure from the Today Show Presents a Number of Lessons for Employers
Nearly one in three employees (or 32%) of U.S. adults have experienced abusive conduct at work, according to the Workplace Bullying Institute’s 2024 National Survey....more
Apple TV’s hit dystopian workplace series Severance follows four employees at a mysterious company who perform critical yet cryptic work during their seemingly mundane 9-5. These employees have agreed to undergo a...more
“Wicked” may have lost best picture to “Anora,” but the musical’s stars opened the Oscars with a stellar performance of the most memorable songs from the Land of Oz – and there’s no doubt that it was a smash hit at the box...more
With this week marking a change in federal administration, emotions and opinions are running high across the country. There is bound to be a heated discussion in the breakroom or on team message boards....more
In response to the rise in mental health issues, there has been an increase in legislation to expand eligibility for workers' compensation (WC) benefits. Employees file stress-related claims for various reasons, such as...more
Transgressive behaviour in the workplace, influenced by cultural norms and legal frameworks, varies across jurisdictions. This chapter explores how employers define and address such behaviour, balance inclusion with corporate...more
While many federal and state laws protect employees against harassment, workplace bullying often isn’t covered unless it is based on a protected characteristic, such as race or gender. But that doesn’t mean employers should...more
Bill Belichick is considered by many to be the greatest coach in the history of the National Football League, including many people in Massachusetts. Over a 24-year career as their head coach, Mr. Belichick led the New...more
In 2018, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") stated publicly that "non-financial misconduct is misconduct, plain and simple", emphasising their view that the Conduct Rules applicable to most employees within...more
Today's Wall Street Journal featured not one but two articles addressing jerky behavior at work. The first article addressed the extremes of people management: the supervisor who approaches business in a “nice” manner risks...more
At the moment, there is no claim that can be brought in an employment tribunal just for being bullied at work. The Bullying and Respect at Work Bill, if passed, would change that by creating a separate type of claim as...more
In the past several years, South Korea has taken significant steps towards strengthening its employment anti-discrimination law. Although no comprehensive anti-discrimination law has yet passed, employers in Korea must take...more
We take a look at what firms can do to educate their employees to reduce instances of bullying and create a positive, collaborative working environment for all....more
Cette newsletter revient sur quatre décisions notables en matière d’hygiène, sécurité et conditions de travail : L'absence de formation à la sécurité ne constitue pas un manquement délibéré à une obligation particulière...more
This newsletter reviews four recent significant judicial decisions on health, safety and working conditions: Failure to provide safety training does not constitute a deliberate breach of a specific duty of care or safety...more
A major characteristic of the past year was an array of interesting and innovative legislative initiatives and court rulings relating to employment in Israel. These initiatives and rulings addressed burning issues in the...more
The Israeli National Labor Court recently awarded ILS 300,000 in workplace bullying compensation to an employee. The employee, a clerk in the emergency ward of a government hospital, filed a grievance against the...more
Following the move to remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic, an interesting question arises as to whether we will also see a change in the nature and frequency of workplace bullying and harassment as well. We anticipate...more
The recent termination of Portland Trail Blazers General Manager Neil Olshey has brought workplace culture and bullying to the forefront of professional sports’ front offices nationwide. As shown in the Olshey case, teams...more
In 2020, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) confirmed that when a claim for constructive dismissal is based on harm sustained due to harassment and bullying in the workplace, the claim falls within...more
Employment relationships in the healthcare industry are notoriously complex. Due to the intense work environment, heightened stressors due to the COVID pandemic, and the racial injustice movement, employers in the healthcare...more
As we look back on the six-month grant funding Hanzo received from Innovate UK’s Sustainable Innovation Fund, we’re excited by the progress we’ve made and the new paths we have before us. If you missed my earlier posts, the...more
California employment law requires employers in every industry, including exempt organizations to create a workplace safe from harassment, discrimination, bullying, and sexual predation. The responsibility for this mandatory...more
The question of when a worker has raised concerns about discrimination sufficient to gain retaliation protection has not been answered consistently and clearly by courts. A case in Texas may provide clarification...more
The Puerto Rico Department of Labor recently released guidelines on Law 90-2020, which seeks to prohibit workplace harassment and bullying, whether or not tied to a protected category. ...more