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Government

Sep. 18, 2014

New law takes aim at workplace bullying, raises legal questions

What counts as bullying in the workplace? While the concept may be relatively new, managers will have to undergo training on preventing abusive conduct at work once a new law goes into effect in January.


By Laura Hautala


Daily Journal Staff Writer


What counts as bullying in the workplace? While the concept may be relatively new, managers will have to undergo training on preventing abusive conduct at work once a new law goes into effect in January.


The training will come along with other required lessons on preventing sexual harassment and discrimination, but it's different in one important way: bullying isn't illegal in California. For...

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