Understanding, Defining and Eliminating Workplace Bullying

Jerry A. Carbo is a Professor of Labor Relations and Business and Society in the Grove College of Business at Shippensburg University. He is also a practicing attorney in the State of West Virginia. He has over 20 years of experience as a manager, attorney, advocate and researcher dealing with workplace harassment and bullying.

Preface: Protecting Employees’ Human Rights Part 1. Understanding Workplace Bullying Chapter 1. An Introduction to Bullying and its Impact on Workers and Workplaces Chapter 2. What Does Workplace Bullying Look Like? Chapter 3. Workplace Bullying is a Terrible Problem: Why it is so important to address workplace bullying? Chapter 4. Why Does Bullying Occur and Endure Part 2. Workplace Bullying can be addressed but is not in the United States Chapter 5. Gaps in the US Employment Law: Workplace Bullying can be, but is not Being Addressed Chapter 6. Evidence from Abroad – Steps can Be Taken to Eliminate Workplace Bullying Part 3. Ending Workplace Bullying Chapter 7. Defining the Problem - A Transformative Definition of Workplace Bullying Chapter 8. The Potential For Micro Level Solutions Chapter 9. Employer Based Solutions Chapter 10. Concerted Activity as a Solution Chapter 11. The Need for a Strong Law and Strong Enforcement Chapter 12. Conclusion