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When your children come home from school and say that they are upset by the way they were treated by a teacher, it is likely that you will be unsure of how to react. Usually we trust teachers because they have authority over our children, and they have the responsibility to act with care and compassion, while giving out discipline…
If you are a worker who has been made to feel uncomfortable in some way at work, it likely affected you to a large extent. If the behavior was repetitive or disturbing, you may find it more difficult to concentrate at work, dread coming into the workplace, or your mental health may have even suffered. The behavior might have also…
For several years, bullying has been a major concern for parents and the media. When one student (or a group of them) taunts, teases and belittles another student, it can have a profound impact on that child’s emotional, mental and social development. No so long ago, most people dismissed bullying as a rite of passage and something that students should…
One of the most amazing thing about humans is how different we are. Humans come in all shapes, sizes and colors and we all have unique talents and abilities, as well as weaknesses. Those differences are part of what allows us to create meaningful relationships and develop original ideas. The ways in which we differ from one another can make…
Do you have reason to believe you’re the victim of workplace bullying? Do you dread the thought of going into work because of one or more abusive people? Has the time come to learn more about your legal rights? It’s important to realize that there is more than one form of workplace bullying, as this goes a long way in…
The cliche of the high school bully is well-known. Read any Stephen King novel with children as the main characters, and it’s very likely you’ll find a young child, around 13 years old, getting bullied by the older, meaner high school characters. Certainly, bullying also happens before this, but very young children make it a bit harder to tell. They’re…
A report from Restaurant Opportunities Centers United has found that 80 percent of women in the restaurant industry have been harassed in the workplace by customers. This is a shocking number, and a sign that something needs to be done about workplace harassment, especially in the service industry. Harassment is something that workers should never have to deal with. The…
Discrimination in the workplace is a very serious matter and while it has been getting much more attention lately, it is still a problem for many people. As an employee, you have the right to work in a safe place that is free from harassment and discrimination. Furthermore, you also have the right to make a complaint if you are…
Everyone wants to go to a workplace where they feel unthreatened and free of harassment. Imagine going to work every day and facing sexual harassment, harassment for your cultural background or discrimination because of the color of your skin. It’s never a good situation to be in. For people who face harassment from coworkers, it’s a good idea to look…
You found a new job after moving to Missouri or Kansas, and you thought everything was going to be great. Shortly after you started, you began to notice that you were being treated differently than other employees. You weren’t sure why until a coworker suggested it might be because you’re a woman. Once he suggested that, you began to pay…