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Labor/Employment

May 10, 2024

Understanding violence and harassment in the workplace

Businesses and workers lose more than $50 billion each year to workplace misconduct, but it doesn’t have to be this way.

Francisco Mundaca

Employment Lawyer and Managing Partner, The Spiggle Law Firm

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In the modern landscape of professional environments, violence and harassment in the workplace have emerged as critical concerns with far-reaching, and incredibly expensive consequences. Whether subtle or overt, harassment and violence undoubtedly lead to the creation of toxic atmospheres that negatively impact the well-being of employees, erode trust, and impede productivity. Furthermore, these actions create the framework for legal action. The result? The employee'...

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