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Psychological Hazards in the Workplace
Alberta Health Services defines psychological hazards in the workplace as things that cause a worker mental distress or distraction. The following are identified as examples of psychological hazards...
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Statute of Limitations on Workplace Harassment
Having to endure regular workplace harassment is one of the most difficult experiences an employee can endure. State and federal labor laws protect against workplace harassment, but place a time limit...
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Workplace Violence Vs. Harassment
Workplace violence and harassment have become increasing problems for companies to deal with in the early 21st century. More diversity, higher worker expectations, job and money stresses and closer...
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What Qualifies as Harassment in the Workplace?
Harassment is legally defined under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, according to the Equal...
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What if You're Harassed at the Workplace?
Workplace harassment is against the law. It violates federal employment laws that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces, as well as employment laws enforced by state government....
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Professional Rules of Conduct for the Office Workplace
Close quarters, conflicts and competitiveness in the workplace can lead to confrontations, reduced productivity and low employee morale. Ideally, common sense and courtesy should be enough to produce...
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Workplace Violence & De-escalation Training
Although the numbers are declining, there were still more than 572,000 violent crimes in the workplace in 2009, the last year for which the Department of Justice has released data. Of these crimes, 521...
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Unacceptable Workplace Behaviors
Unacceptable workplace behaviors are typically outlined in a company's employee policy manual along with the company code of conduct. While these formal documents usually cover the more common,...
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How to Defend Against Workplace Harassment
If you’re being harassed in your workplace, you have every right to defend yourself against this inappropriate and unlawful behavior. Depending on the type of harassment taking place, you may opt to...
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How to Deal With a Berating Boss
It can be difficult to have a full grasp of your boss’ personality before settling into your new job. If your boss turns out to be of the berating nature, you likely have a problem that should be...
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Forms of Workplace Violence
Workplace violence takes many forms. Corporate and public concern tends to focus on images of work-related homicides, which often accompany domestic violence situations. Other forms of workplace...
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What Is Legally Considered Religious Harassment in the Workplace?
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission defines two kinds of religious harassment in the workplace: requiring employees to abandon or change their religious beliefs as a condition of...
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Inappropriate Employee Behavior
Inappropriate employee behavior takes many forms. The most common issues focus on violations of company norms, such as dress and ethics codes. In other cases, an employer may have to prevent...
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How to Solve Harassment in the Workplace
Ideally, the workplace where you spend so many waking hours should be a scene of calm, collegial cooperation. In reality, conflict, misunderstandings, bruised egos and harassment create tensions that...
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How to Document Harassment in the Workplace
Workplace harassment is a serious violation of federal and state anti-discrimination laws. Many employers expect their employees to be vigilant in preventing workplace harassment. Documentation of the...
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Laws on Sexual Harassment Against Women in the Workplace
Federal and state laws make sexual harassment in the workplace illegal. Sexual harassment laws are gender-neutral. However, most reported victims are women. Generally, employers must proactively take...
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Does an Employer Not Having a Sexual Harassment Policy Protect the Employer?
An employer not having a sexual harassment policy should refer to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964's ban on sexual discrimination. If the employer harasses employees on an equal-opportunity...
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May An Employer Be Held Liable Under Title VII for Harassment by a Non-employee?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act requires employers to protect workers from various forms of harassment by non-employees. Title VII outlaws harassment based on race, national origin, gender, age and...
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OSHA Intimidation & Verbal Abuse
Workers at any type of organization should be aware of Occupational Safety & Health Administration, or OSHA, rules. These rules cover all kinds of workplace topics, mainly focusing on a safe work...
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Workplace Communication & Hostile Work Environment
Considering how much time is spent working, a congenial workplace can enhance employee morale as well as company productivity and even its profits. A workplace fraught with problems, on the other hand,...
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