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While some employers may treat bullying and harassment as the same conduct, it is actually not the same thing. They are both illegal and problematic behaviors with key differences. If you or a loved one has become a victim of harassment at work, contact a Sherman Oaks employment attorney Tara J. Licata to represent you and protect your rights. <br>
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Workplace Bullying and Harassment: What's the Difference?
While some employers may treat bullying and harassment as the same conduct, it is actually not the same thing. They are both illegal and problematic behaviors with key differences. It is important you learn about them and how to handle this negative conduct.
WHAT IS BULLYING? Workplace bullying is unwelcomed behavior that creates an unsafe environment for a worker or group of workers. Bullying is related to health and safety issues.
WHAT IS HARASSMENT? Workplace harassment is also unwanted behavior that hurts or embarrasses someone on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, and so on.
WHAT QUALIFIES AS WORKPLACE HARASSMENT? If you have been harassed at work, which means someone is making you feel uncomfortable or makes negative comments about you, your employer should take the necessary steps to correct the situation. More than two harassment incidents qualify as workplace harassment.
Some Common Examples Of Harassment At Work 01 02 Offensive Materials, Email or Phone Calls Jokes or Negative Comments About You 04 03 Unwanted Sexual Advances Discriminatory Statements
Hire an Attorney Have you been the victim of sexual jokes, racial stereotypes, or other types of discriminatory remarks or actions at work? contact a Sherman Oaks employment attorney Tara J. Licata at Mancini & Associates. She had extensive experience in understanding and interpreting laws that govern how employers treat current employees, former employees, and new job applicants.
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