ABSTRACT

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.

 

section 1|44 pages

Understanding workplace bullying

chapter 2|11 pages

What does workplace bullying look like?

chapter 3|11 pages

Workplace bullying is a terrible problem

Why is it so important to address workplace bullying?

chapter 4|12 pages

Why does bullying occur and endure?

section 2|38 pages

Workplace bullying can be addressed but is not in the United States

chapter 5|23 pages

Gaps in the U.S. employment law

Workplace bullying can be, but is not being, addressed

chapter 6|13 pages

Evidence from abroad

Steps can be taken to eliminate workplace bullying

section 3|80 pages

Ending workplace bullying

chapter 7|22 pages

Defining the problem

A transformative definition of workplace bullying

chapter 8|7 pages

The potential for micro level solutions

chapter 9|15 pages

Employer-based solutions

chapter 10|15 pages

Concerted activity as a solution

chapter 12|4 pages

Conclusion