Workplace Bullying

Safety & Health Assessment & Research for Prevention (SHARP) — Research for Safe Work

Overview

There is no specific law against bullying in the state of Washington

However, if the harassment falls under the laws against sexual harassment or discrimination based on protected categories, you may contact the Washington State Human Rights Commission at 1-800-233-3247 or www.hum.wa.gov and ask them if you qualify to file a formal complaint.

Recognize and prevent workplace bullying

Workplace bullying is a serious health and safety issue. The targets of bullying may suffer from physical and mental health problems that can last for many years. Bullying behavior also has serious consequences for businesses, including reduced production and failure to achieve workplace goals.

Prevention

Factsheets

• What everyone needs to know about workplace bullying. (368 KB PDF)
• Detenga la intimidación en el lugar de trabajo No es normal — no es razonable (Español) (354 KB PDF)
• Disruptive Behavior in Health Care (1.5 MB PDF)

Posters

Journal Publications

• Psychological Aggression in Pacific Northwest Library Settings: Impact on Employee Health and Well-Being.

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