Nearly a third of American workers have been bullied at work, according to a 2024 survey by the Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI).  Thirty-two percent of respondents in the WBI survey reported experiencing “abusive conduct that is threatening, intimidating, or humiliating; work sabotage or verbal abuse” in their current job or work history. 

Such bullying not only affects the employees involved, but also creates challenges for employers and workplace investigators.  Claims of bullying are different from allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, which implicate specific employment laws.  By contrast, bullying is not prohibited under federal or state law, so there is…

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