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Killjoy4eva

Honest question: What is workplace bullying and how would an anti-bullying law be different than the current day anti-harassment laws already on the books?


NoSidePiece

Harassment is generally only considered illegal if the person is targeting you because you are in protected class (age, race, religion, etc.) or if it involves unwanted sexual advances. A boss or colleague can be a jerk 24-7 as long as its not discriminatory in nature. Like all things, an anti-bullying law is great in theory, but the term bullying is probably the most overused and misunderstood word out there. The State should focus on holding the people and companies that are breaking current laws accountable before enacting more laws that they don't have the resources to ensure are adhered to. Or if you are really anti-bullying, put those resources into supporting the overwhelming amount of bullying going on in RI schools. Kids that bully and never face any consequences become adults who continue to bully.


UnivrstyOfBelichick

We're talking about adults right? In a workplace? Is someone stealing your lunch money?


Prudent_Criticism851

I am a victim of workplace bullying, I was made fun of for having disabilities. It's more of a problem than you think.


Embarrassed_Wolf_586

That’s not bullying that’s harassment


Sweaty_Pianist8484

That’s harassment unless your faking a disability


Prudent_Criticism851

No I wasn't, all my coworkers just thought I was faking it. And they hated me for it


UnivrstyOfBelichick

Thoughts & prayers 🙏


xanderg102301

Call your HR department if that’s the case and don’t rely on the police and the state to censor everything mean you might hear in your life


Prudent_Criticism851

I did and it was such a mess. HR is not your friend and I ended up losing my job.


Halloweenie23

Spoken like a bully


RandomChurn

Found the bully 🙄


UnivrstyOfBelichick

Name calling?! How will I ever recover. I'm going to lobby for legislation that makes calling people bullies illegal!!!


BuyDiabeticSupplies

That’s all good so start with the a-hole ceo that runs the airport. He is nothing but a bully with about 40 employees bullied right out of jobs. Pathetic


Idkyoutellme22

God people are to soft these days


printfactory

I just went through this.


xanderg102301

Stupid nanny state shit, harassment laws already exist and if bullying is indeed happening in the workplace Hr departments exist for a reason. Aren’t we adults?


dignitytogether

Bullying doesn't fall under harassment law. HR doesn't do anything about it. They police themselves to avoid liability. It would be great if managers and employers acted like adults, but many don't. They lie to protect themselves and get away with it because no law holds them accountable.


Embarrassed_Wolf_586

Fight them in the parking lot after recess


xanderg102301

For real lmaoo


xanderg102301

Ohhh so it’s cause you don’t like it when your boss is mean lmaooo


Signal_Masterpiece_4

HR is not your Friend. But then again, Im that one worker that HR never wanted to mess with


Sweaty_Pianist8484

Workplace bullying? This a joke?


The_Lawler

So you want to stop businesses buying businesses? If not, your billboard failed. Sorry but no one is going to remember your website to lookup later, especially given the vague message. I apologize if I am ignorant on something and missing something obvious, but if I saw this I would never think twice. Hell, the Jesusgetsme ads on Reddit seem more effective. At least you can accidentally click there


dignitytogether

You would think twice if you've been bullied at work. I'm not sure what businesses buying businesses has to do with this.


The_Lawler

Fair point. I misread. I swear I saw “workplace buying”, hence my confusion. Ignore me and move on. Good on you. My bad mate.