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The WBI anti-bullying
Healthy Workplace Bill
What the HWB does do. The HWB DOES:
Precisely define an "abusive work environment" -- a high standard for misconduct
Require proof of health harm by licensed health or mental health professionals
Protect conscientious employers from vicarious liability risk when internal correction and prevention mechanisms are in effect
Give employers the reason to terminate or sanction offenders
Requires plaintiffs to use private attorneys
Plugs the gaps in current state and federal civil rights protections
What the HWB does not do. The HWB DOES NOT:
Involve state agencies to enforce any provisions of the law
Incur costs for adopting states
Require plaintiffs to be members of protected status groups (it is "status-blind")
Use the term "workplace bullying"
A more thorough description of the bill.
Only Legislators, Legislators' staff and Legislative Counsel may request the text of the Healthy Workplace Bill and only for the purpose of introducing in the legislature.
Call 360.656.6630 to request a copy.
Download a color flyer describing the HWB.
The business lobby, typically led by the state Chamber of Commerce, will oppose the HWB without acknowledging its features.
Here is a guide to help you counter the Chamber arguments.
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