Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry Workplace Bullying

Why Attend?
Workplace bullying – what does it look like?  Find out statistics and how employees/employers are effected.  What is the difference between being a bully and being tough/firm?
 
Agenda Items:

• Laws that affect workplace bullying
  • Federal EEO laws prohibit harassment based on protected class
  • States are introducing laws that prohibit workplace bullying
    • Tennessee Healthy Workplace Act – TN was the 1^st to enact a bullying-related law
• Online bullying
  • Cyberstalking
  • Cyber-harassment
• Litigation
• Hypothetical situations and suggested to handle bullying in the workplace
• Possible preventative measures – litigation avoidance
  • Training & how to recognize the signs
  • Establish a corporate culture that promotes fairness