Studies show that 1 in 10 employees around the United States will be the target of what the experts define as “persistent aggressive or unreasonable behavior” from their co-workers. That means everything from yelling, office ostracism to curses and taunts, the destruction of work product or personal property, and even outright assault and battery. Women and minorities tend to suffer in disproportionately large numbers, which is bad news if you’re ever brought to court.

Because bullying is often done in private, it’s not always easy to stamp out the inappropriate behavior. However, you can minimize your legal risks by staying alert for the red flags that signify bullying in progress, establishing clear-cut policies prohibiting these behaviors, and dealing swiftly with complaints and claims as they’re made. During this 90-minute audio seminar on July 22, you’ll gain an understanding of how to recognize bullies and targets, create policies against bullying, and handle bullies before any situation gets out of control.

You and your colleagues will learn:

• What bullying is and isn’t (and how it differs from harassment)
• How workplace bullying can chase away your best workers, drive up your sick leave and absenteeism rates, and drag down your bottom line
• The legal issues and workplace risks surrounding bullying
• The steps you should take to build a culture that prohibits bullying in your workplace
• The best practices for counseling, disciplining, and terminating bullies in your organization
• Common mistakes by management when confronted with complaints

Allison West, Esq., SPHR, is a principal of Employment Practices Specialists, LLC, in Pacifica. She has a simple approach to employment practices: be proactive. Allison uses her employment law background, coupled with her sound knowledge of human resource practices, in providing proactive risk management services aimed at helping companies both prevent and resolve employment claims. She is a frequent speaker on employment law and human resources topics at national and local human resources, diversity and industry conferences.

Allison specializes in developing and delivering training programs that address employment law and human resource issues - both in the United States and internationally. Her expertise also includes conducting workplace investigations; one-on-one sensitivity training for managers and employees concerning harassment, discrimination, and diversity awareness issues; coaching managers and employees with disciplinary and/or behavioral problems; providing expert witness assistance; and customizing employee handbooks, policies, and procedures. Allison is a member of the State Bar of California and holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.

Approved for Recertification Credit

This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI home page at www.hrci.org.

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