Attention workplace activists joining the rapidly growing movement to push for specific anti-general bullying laws at the State level. Here are some great resources for you all!
Remember that much general bullying is not currently illegal UNLESS it is based on a protected category. Also, the EEOC is understaffed and it is almost impossible to prove intent, even more difficult if you are stuck in an employer-friendly arbitration agreement (they want repeat players, so if the employer is footing the bill for the arbitration to keep proceedings confidential, versus jury trials, do you think employees are in a stronger position than the employer during arbitration??).
Oftentimes, union organizers, or those the employer merely fears are organizing, will get targeted BY managers to try to drive them to quit, since there may be no legitimate reason to outright fire them. If subjected to a "mobbing" campaign, read this book, but ignore the author's advice to introspect as if the victim is to blame for any abuse (most anti bullying organizations argue this is not correct).
https://janiceharper.com/mobbed-really-get/
Workplace bullying can lead to litigation, so companies should NOT tolerate it by instigating, perpetuating OR tacitly condoning such abuse by tolerating it when they know it is going on.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/judge-lawsuit-against-kroger-over-145917397.html
Employee side attorneys to help with exit packages if victims are leaving non-voluntarily can be located through this organization.
https://www.nela.org
And call up your elected representatives at your State level asking them to sponsor and pass State level anti-workplace bullying legislation that covers even the non status protected forms of bullying. This will make our workplaces safer and more financially profitable and productive. Don't delay. Get on the phone and make yourselves heard to your elected reps today!
Be safe and kind to each other.