FEATURED ARTICLES BY DR. ROBERT ROSE AND DR. ROBYN PORTERFIELD

10/22/2018· Human Resources

Workplace Bullies Take Many Forms

By: Dr. Robert Rose and Dr. Robyn Porterfield

As an employment attorney, or perhaps as General Counsel for your organization, you have probably been fielding more and more questions about bullying in the workplace-we certainly have. While bullying isn't illegal - yet - you also probably know that it costs a lot in terms of its effect on production. Plus, you know it's not right-not really. So, what's the right approach? Our rule of thumb is not to overact to simple, appropriate work behavior, but you also can't put up with bullying either. We'll share some examples from our practice; see if any of these sound familiar.

7/16/2018· Sexual Abuse - Molestation - Harassment

Sexual Harassment In the Age of #METOO

By: Dr. Robert Rose and Dr. Robyn Porterfield

If you are the CEO or General Counsel of your company, you should be preparing for a new challenge. The gaining momentum of the #metoo movement means there will likely be an increase in sexual harassment complaints. Raghu and Suriani certainly think it's already happening (#METOOWHATNEXT: Strengthening workplace sexual harassment protection and accountability, nwlc.org, 2017.), and our clients are certainly calling us more often to investigate claims. To better prepare, here are some suggestions we urge you to consider.

8/1/2017· Human Resources

Bullying in the Workplace

By: Dr. Robert Rose and Dr. Robyn Porterfield

Let's say you have Bill who is a good guy in many ways but he can be a grouch. He is particularly likely to nag the young female accounting staff for inquiring about his expense reports. He looms over them and talks loudly sometimes shaking his finger, and using occasional mild profanity. You've talked to him and he always gives a half-hearted sheepish apology - and then does it again the following month.

7/21/2016· Injury

Work Related Injuries: Voluntary Company Events Are Often Not

By: Dr. Robert Rose and Dr. Robyn Porterfield

Almost all of us have been to the yearly company football game, company barbeque, or happy hour. Organizations often think these events create closeness, trust, a sense of "teamwork", or even a sense of family. We love a good burger and a beer as much as anyone but in our experience the injuries, harassment and other complaints that can come from company social events may cause problems for employers. And we find that the defense that the events were "voluntary" may not hold up.