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Bullying in the Workplace

BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE: CONFRONTING THE ISSUES

Bullying: It's not just kids on the playground anymore.

For many adults in the workplace, getting the job done is only part of the day's challenges. They must also face the emotional onslaught of such intimidating behaviors as false accusations, hostile glares, yelling, insults, isolation and unreasonably heavy work demands. To promote understanding of this multifaceted problem and explore effective coping strategies, the Organization of Chinese Americans-New Jersey Chapter and the New Jersey State Bar Foundation are cosponsoring a seminar-workshop, Workplace Bullying Issues, on Saturday, November 22, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at the New Jersey Law Center, One Constitution Square off Ryders Lane in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The program, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch, is free, but advance registration is required.

Bullying is more than just a social problem. It has wide-ranging ramifications on productivity, health and even legal issues. But what exactly constitutes bullying in the workplace? Is every instance of negativity a bullying tactic? How can a victim get help and learn to counter bullying effectively?

These questions and related matters will be discussed by a panel of noted experts in the field of bullying: the Hon. Linda Greenstein, New Jersey Assemblywoman, 14^th District, sponsor of the Healthy Workplace bill; Dr. Gary Namie, director of the Workplace Bullying Institute in Bellingham, Washington; Dr. Ruth Namie, cofounder of the Campaign Against Workplace Bullying; Leisa-Anne Smith, Esq., director of Conflict Resolution and Teasing and Bullying Programs for the New Jersey State Bar Foundation; John D. Kovac, Esq., a New Brunswick attorney who has handled workers' compensation cases stemming from workplace bullying; and Professor David Yamada of Suffolk Law School in Boston. Moderator is Westfield lawyer Susie Cho, Esq. Following the presentations, participants will break into small discussion groups.

This program is partially funded by the IOLTA Fund of the Bar of New Jersey. To register please visit the New Jersey State Bar Foundation online at www.njsbf.org or call 1-800-FREE LAW to request a brochure with a registration form.

Established in 1973, the Organization of Chinese Americans, also known as the OCA, is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Each of its 81 chapters and college affiliates across the nation seeks to fulfill the OCA's mission to advocate for social justice and equal opportunity; promote civic participation, education and leadership; advance coalitions working on issues affecting Asian Pacific Americans and community building; and foster an appreciation of cultural heritage. The New Jersey chapter was founded in 1978. For more information, please log on to www.ocanational.org.

The New Jersey State Bar Foundation was established in 1958 as the educational and philanthropic arm of the New Jersey State Bar Association. The Foundation's mission is to promote public understanding of the law through a free, comprehensive public education program. Among its activities, the Foundation conducts seminars and conflict resolution training, publishes materials, operates a videotape loan library and speakers bureau, and coordinates elementary, middle and high school mock trial competitions. To learn more about the Foundation's other programs and publications, please go to www.njsbf.org or call 1-800-FREE LAW.

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