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Why 'Upwards Bullying' Could Be A Concern For US Employers

Law360, New York (February 9, 2016, 11:28 AM EST) -- Workplace bullying is generally defined as abusive behavior, e.g., threats, intimidation, humiliation, workplace sabotage or verbal abuse. In the U.S., the bullying dynamic is presumptively framed in three contexts: (1) management toward subordinates (80 percent), (2) intramanagement bullying, and (3) intrastaff bullying. According to recent articles from the U.K. and Australia, instances of "upwards bullying" seem to be increasing. Upwards bullying is such that the subordinate or staff member targets, threats, intimidation, sabotage, etc. toward the manager or supervisor....

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