Comments on: Workplace Harassment and Bullying: Recognize Common MethodsWorkplace Harassment and Bullying: Recognize Common Methods http://www.bloggernews.net/120215 High-quality English language analysis and editorial writing on the news. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:01:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Workplace Harassment Vixen http://www.bloggernews.net/120215#comment-1684048 Workplace Harassment Vixen Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:18:14 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/120215#comment-1684048 Workplace harassment is far more common than people realize. Sometimes it is difficult to pin down because those guilty of it either do it in packs or are subtle enough to stay hidden. I know that one day it will turn on them , though... and I'm thrilled to know that there are people rising up against the workplace bullies and taking action. Maybe if enough people do, the bullies will finally get the message that enough is enough. Workplace harassment is far more common than people realize.

Sometimes it is difficult to pin down because those guilty of it either do it in packs or are subtle enough to stay hidden.

I know that one day it will turn on them , though… and I’m thrilled to know that there are people rising up against the workplace bullies and taking action.

Maybe if enough people do, the bullies will finally get the message that enough is enough.

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]]> By: Ann http://www.bloggernews.net/120215#comment-1397896 Ann Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:15:34 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/120215#comment-1397896 I am glad that I caught this post. I am being discriminated against at my job and it is hard to prove by law. It is shown that they arent fair but it's not against the law, I have checked. I have been working for this company for 8 years. 3 years ago a nurse's sister was hired for me to job share with, we all work in the same department. Now, I feel that management is trying to combine the positon to make it one position for her. she is white and all of the department is white plus her sister who has been there 20 years plus and I am black with more seniority. I feel this because their trying to downsize the department, now. And it makes sense to use 1 assistant unstead of 2 if you think about it. I have been trying to transfer, but on the other hand i don't cause its not fair. I have been humiliated, insulted,i walk on eggs with some people, and its just very bad.i know 1 end result is to transfer, but i want to do more. I am glad that I caught this post. I am being discriminated against at my job and it is hard to prove by law. It is shown that they arent fair but it’s not against the law, I have checked. I have been working for this company for 8 years. 3 years ago a nurse’s sister was hired for me to job share with, we all work in the same department. Now, I feel that management is trying to combine the positon to make it one position for her. she is white and all of the department is white plus her sister who has been there 20 years plus and I am black with more seniority. I feel this because their trying to downsize the department, now. And it makes sense to use 1 assistant unstead of 2 if you think about it. I have been trying to transfer, but on the other hand i don’t cause its not fair. I have been humiliated, insulted,i walk on eggs with some people, and its just very bad.i know 1 end result is to transfer, but i want to do more.

]]> By: AdeLina http://www.bloggernews.net/120215#comment-1377771 AdeLina Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:20:27 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/120215#comment-1377771 Thank you for posting this. I use to work in an unhealthy enviroment where favouritism was practised (esp for her Assistant), staffs were always put down and verbally assulted with uncalled for comments by the 'so-called' manager. The final straw was when she ganged up all her duty managers to verbally attack my section. I then realized what was going on and decided to leave, i regret wasting 3 years in that company and will never again subject myself to such bullying. Thank you for posting this. I use to work in an unhealthy enviroment where favouritism was practised (esp for her Assistant), staffs were always put down and verbally assulted with uncalled for comments by the ’so-called’ manager. The final straw was when she ganged up all her duty managers to verbally attack my section. I then realized what was going on and decided to leave, i regret wasting 3 years in that company and will never again subject myself to such bullying.

]]> By: linda keita http://www.bloggernews.net/120215#comment-1351612 linda keita Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:34:15 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/120215#comment-1351612 I am a licensed nurse working in oregon. since moving to oregon i have run into several situations of workplace discrimination the bullying trait are seen in the actions of discriminator's . i have also seen bullying in same race and same sex work situations I had a co-worker start bullying me when I was told not to give keys to the employees she wanted to go get snacks and I went with her to make sure the door was locked after this person began to attack my character she started reporting any little thing she thought i said we are both African-American she reported to my employer I have a case of discrimination pending to my employer they quickly terminated me. I am a licensed nurse working in oregon. since moving to oregon i have run into several situations of workplace discrimination the bullying trait are seen in the actions of discriminator’s . i have also seen bullying in same race and same sex work situations I had a co-worker start bullying me when I was told not to give keys to the employees she wanted to go get snacks and I went with her to make sure the door was locked after this person began to attack my character she started reporting any little thing she thought i said we are both African-American she reported to my employer I have a case of discrimination pending to my employer they quickly terminated me.

]]> By: Ben Leichtling http://www.bloggernews.net/120215#comment-1136753 Ben Leichtling Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:31:45 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/120215#comment-1136753 Good for you Pam, At this point in the legal process, publicity, leverage and persistence are the keys. While we're lobbying for legal remedies, individuals need to keep their spirits up and get help planning effective tactics for their specific situations. Again, publicity and documentation can help. But it's not easy or quick. Best wishes, Ben Good for you Pam,

At this point in the legal process, publicity, leverage and persistence are the keys.

While we’re lobbying for legal remedies, individuals need to keep their spirits up and get help planning effective tactics for their specific situations. Again, publicity and documentation can help. But it’s not easy or quick.

Best wishes,
Ben

]]> By: Pam http://www.bloggernews.net/120215#comment-1092789 Pam Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:35:16 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/120215#comment-1092789 What a lot of people don't know is that unless a harassed employee (a.k.a. "target") can prove they are being subjected to illegal discrimination as a protected class (race, gender, religion, etc.) there are no legal remedies and no protection against workplace harassment and bullying. Unless you are fortunate enough to work for an enlightened employer, there is nothing you can legally do to protect yourself, and lawyers will not touch it. This year in Oregon, legislation was introduced to prohibit bulling in the workplace regardless of status, protected or otherwise (Senate Bill 727). Other states have introduced this legislation due to the tireless efforts of private citizens who have had their lives ruined by bullying behavior and irresponsible employers who will do nothing about it. Unfortunately, the bill in Oregon is likely to die this session because there is no support for it among state legislators. However, we are mobilizing for 2011. If you think this is an important issue, contact your state legislators and tell them so. See if there is legislation already pending in your state. If not, any citizen can request that legislation be introduced. What a lot of people don’t know is that unless a harassed employee (a.k.a. “target”) can prove they are being subjected to illegal discrimination as a protected class (race, gender, religion, etc.) there are no legal remedies and no protection against workplace harassment and bullying. Unless you are fortunate enough to work for an enlightened employer, there is nothing you can legally do to protect yourself, and lawyers will not touch it.
This year in Oregon, legislation was introduced to prohibit bulling in the workplace regardless of status, protected or otherwise (Senate Bill 727). Other states have introduced this legislation due to the tireless efforts of private citizens who have had their lives ruined by bullying behavior and irresponsible employers who will do nothing about it.
Unfortunately, the bill in Oregon is likely to die this session because there is no support for it among state legislators. However, we are mobilizing for 2011.
If you think this is an important issue, contact your state legislators and tell them so. See if there is legislation already pending in your state. If not, any citizen can request that legislation be introduced.

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