Tag: Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Invoking human rights to stop ivory tower bullies

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Dr Leah P Hollis argues that workplace bullying is a violation of the Human Rights Act; as an international issue, employees are denied the rights to civility and dignity in the workplace, especially in higher education institutions

Higher education institutions are not immune to workplace bullying. In fact, research shows that they can be virulent breeding grounds for a particularly pernicious form of bullying – one cloaked in popular perceptions of civility. In higher education, bullying is even delegated to subordinates. However, because workplace bullying inhabits a grey legal area, prosecuting cases is challenging. Dr Leah P […]

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