Workplace bullying is a severe and pervasive problem around the globe and in particular in the United States where no meaningful steps have been taken to address this problem. This book will help readers to understand and to define workplace bullying to be able to prevent, detect, remedy and eliminate workplace bullying. Readers will gain an understanding of the forms, causes and effects of workplace bullying. Readers will also be able to understand the current gaps in U.S. law and become familiar with more effective international laws to address workplace bullying. Finally, the reader will be presented with the potential paths to put an end to workplace bullying in their own workplace and in workplaces across the globe.
Author(s): Jerry A. Carbo
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge Taylor & Francis
Year: 2017
Language: English
Commentary: TruePDF
Pages: 188
Tags: Workplace: Bullying
Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
List of illustrations
Preface: protecting employees’ human rights
Section 1 Understanding workplace bullying
1 An introduction to bullying and its impact on workers and workplaces
2 What does workplace bullying look like?
3 Workplace bullying is a terrible problem: why is it so important to address workplace bullying?
4 Why does bullying occur and endure?
Section 2 Workplace bullying can be addressed but is not in the United States
5 Gaps in the U.S. employment law: workplace bullying can be, but is not being, addressed
6 Evidence from abroad: steps can be taken to eliminate workplace bullying
Section 3 Ending workplace bullying
7 Defining the problem: a transformative definition of workplace bullying
8 The potential for micro level solutions
9 Employer-based solutions
10 Concerted activity as a solution
11 The need for a strong law and strong enforcement
12 Conclusion
References
Index
