The global evolution of bullying, harassment, and discrimination laws : respect at work / Ellen Pinkos Cobb (attorney, author, and subject expert on international workplace harassment laws, Newton, MA, USA).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cobb, Ellen Pinkos, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

New horizons in management

New horizons in management series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Discrimination in employment--Law and legislation.

Discrimination in employment.

Labor laws and legislation.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (250 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

This insightful book examines contemporary workplace laws which focus on the importance of fair treatment and the reduction of bullying, harassment, and discrimination. With many traditional notions of work being challenged over recent years, Ellen Pinkos Cobb outlines the impact of unspoken expectations, cultures, and climates on the reporting, or not reporting, of abusive conduct. Chapters analyze how, despite improved employee protection laws, new methods of workplace abuse have developed, stemming from increased remote work and use of digital platforms. Cobb also assesses how the criteria for abusive behavior has widened to include external events such as office gatherings, work trips, and conferences. The book examines the global shift to address and prevent workplace bullying, sexual harassment, and discrimination. It explores the evolution of the new world of work, bringing conversations on stress, mental health, and respectful treatment to the forefront of employment relations. The Global Evolution of Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination Laws: Respect at Work is an essential resource for scholars and students of business, human resource management, and employment law. Human resource practitioners and business leaders will also benefit from its evidence-based approach and actionable recommendations.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Introduction to The Global Evolution of Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination Laws

Part I: The General State And Recent Evolution Of Workplace Bullying, Harassment, And Discrimination Today

Introduction to Part

2. Workplace bullying

3. Sexual harassment

4. Discrimination: Expanded grounds in response to diverse workforces

5. Work-related stress and the psychosocial hazards (PSH) umbrella

6. Mental health, the toxic workplace, and workplace wellbeing

Part II: Recent Country And International Progress: New Global Legal Safeguards

7. Europe: Overview, relevant directives, and national legislation

8. Northern Europe

9. Western Europe

10. Central and Eastern Europe

11. Southern Europe

12. East Asia

13. Southeast Asia

14. South Asia

15. Pacific

16. Canada

17. Mexico and the United States

18. South America

19. Middle East and Africa

Part III: Essential Roles And Responsibilities And The Way Forward

20. Unspoken expectations in today's workplace

21. Leadership, training, and expanding roles and responsibilities

22. International measures

23. Laws of respect for workers' lives and the way forward.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035349531 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.