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Labor/Employment

Feb. 15, 2013

Bullying in the workplace

Many cases of workplace bullying are not legally actionable. However, if the behavior is tied to the victim's protected characteristic, he or she may have a discrimination claim. By David L. Scher and R. Scott Oswald


By David L. Scher and R. Scott Oswald


Bullying is a subject that has captured media attention in recent years because of its negative effects on children. This national conversation has led some adults to question their rights when confronted with a workplace bully.


Many cases of workplace bullying are not legally actionable. However, if the behavior is tied to the victim's protected characteristic, he or she may have a discriminati...

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