Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/02/2016 -- Darwin Johnson, a work injury lawyer from Atlanta, just released an article on his firm's website that discusses workplace bullying, from its legality to emotional impacts. According to the write-up, while "workplace bullying" is not a crime in the State of Georgia or anywhere else in the United States, many instances also fall under "harassment," which is against the law and punishable.
Johnson explained the nuances of the two terms with examples, but to paraphrase, workplace harassment is continually occurring bullying by one individual against a victim, inflicted under the context of race, creed, gender and so on. "If someone calls you stupid at work, that's bullying," noted Mr. Johnson. "However, if they say something like 'I know all women are stupid, but you're the dumbest one I've met,' now we're dealing with harassment."
Johnson noted that while neither instance is acceptable, only the harassment is punishable by law. He also reminded workers that virtually no company allows either bullying or harassment to take place.
The article included a course of action to take when faced with bullying or harassment. First, victims should consult their HR departments, who will likely resolve the issues. If that does not happen, it is time to speak with an attorney.
Darwin Johnson is happy to give a complimentary consultation to anyone who thinks he or she may be experiencing workplace harassment. To read his article in full, or to learn more about the workman's comp lawyer in Atlanta, please visit his firm's website. To schedule a meeting with Darwin Johnson, please dial 404-692-6482.
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