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Large Firms

Sep. 17, 2016

Keeping bullies out of your firm

Studies show that the persons receiving the abuse aren't the only ones affected by it. When other employees witness this behavior it affects their overall perception of the firm and those in charge. By Jeffrey D. Polsky

Jeffrey D. Polsky

Partner
Fox Rothschild LLP

Labor & Employment

345 California St Ste 2200
San Francisco , CA 94104-2731

Phone: (415) 364-5540

Fax: (415) 391-4436

Email: jpolsky@foxrothschild.com

UC Hastings

Jeffrey cochairs the firm's Labor and Employment Department

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By Jeffrey D. Polsky

FIRM ADVICE

No law in California specifically prohibits workplace bullying. That's probably a good thing for law firms and other employers. There will always be conflicts in the workplace (and everywhere else that humans interact). As long as there are workplace conflicts, there will be employees who perceive themselves as victims of unfair, overly harsh or intimidating treatment....

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