MOBBING by Susan Rae Sampson (Susan Rae Sampson, WSTLA EAGLE member is with Sampson & Wilson, Inc., P.S., in Renton, Washington. Ms. Samspon is a Ninth Congressional District Representative on the WSTLA Board of Governors.) Every employment lawyer has heard the complaint, “They brought in a new manager and he … Continue reading →

State of Oregon, Department of Environmental Quality ANTI-MOBBING POLICY no. 50.110 Policies and procedures effective date: September 19, 2002INTENT:This policy will help ensure that DEQ employees are provided a safe, respectful work environment, free of intimidation, hostility, harassment and other mobbing behaviors.AUTHORITY:DEQ Policy 50.010; State Policy 50.010.01DEFINITIONS:Workplace mobbing is a … Continue reading →

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Precedent Setting Decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, restoring the right to free speech for public employees with significant implications for the civil rights of public employees. Docket No. 07-1892-cv, Sousa v. Roque (Appellate Court Judges: John Gleason and Jose A. Cabranes, Decided August 21, … Continue reading →

1/24/07 San Francisco City Council – Resolution on Anti-bullying The San Francisco County/City Board of Supervisors Resolution requesting the Department of Human Resources recognize the detrimental impact of mobbing (aka workplace bullying) on creating a safe and productive workplace for all employees was adopted: WHEREAS, Mobbing, a common form of … Continue reading →

An Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act with respect to acts of workplace violence, see: http://www.ontla.on.ca/documents/Bills/37_ Parliament/Session2/index-01.htm#P508_42292 The following definition of workplace violence is used in this bill: “Workplace violence” means acts of violence that persons commit in a workplace and includes acts of physical or psychological … Continue reading →

This book has held its own since its first printing in May of 1999. Though more research exists today validating and expanding the knowledge about mobbing/bullying as an insidious workplace phenomenon, the history of the concepts, the definitions, the description of the impact and immense costs to individuals and organizations, … Continue reading →

U.S. Links Patricia G. Barnes is an attorney and legal author with experience in both domestic violence and employment law. Her blog “When the Abuser goes to Work – What to do when your boss or supervisor is an abuser” offers useful advice and resources. http://pgbarnes.wordpress.com/ Chauncey Hare and Judith … Continue reading →