Global Evolution of Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination Laws

Ellen Pinkos Cobb, attorney, author, and subject expert on international workplace harassment laws, Newton, MA, USA

• Contents1 Introduction to The Global Evolution of Bullying,Harassment, and Discrimination Laws PART I  THE GENERAL STATE AND RECENT EVOLUTIONOF WORKPLACE BULLYING, HARASSMENT, ANDDISCRIMINATION TODAYIntroduction to Part I2 Workplace bullying3 Sexual harassment 4 Discrimination: Expanded grounds in response to diverseworkforces 5 Work-related stress and the psychosocial hazards (PSH)umbrella 6 Mental health, the toxic workplace, and workplace wellbeing PART II  RECENT COUNTRY AND INTERNATIONALPROGRESS: NEW GLOBAL LEGAL SAFEGUARDSIntroduction to Part II7 Europe: Overview, relevant directives, and national legislation8 Northern Europe9 Western Europe 10 Central and Eastern Europe11 Southern Europe12 East Asia13 Southeast Asia14 South Asia 15 Pacific 16 Canada 17 Mexico and the United States18 South America19 Middle East and AfricaPART III  ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAND THE WAY FORWARD20 Unspoken expectations in today’s workplace 21 Leadership, training, and expanding roles and responsibilities22 International measures 23 Laws of respect for workers’ lives and the way forward

‘An insightful and much-needed examination of recent global developments in workplace bullying, harassment, and discrimination, this book brings together legal and policy trends from recent years during a period of significant change in the world of work. It offers a clear overview of evolving responses and serves as a useful tool for policymakers, practitioners, and employers addressing emerging challenges and will help advance better protections for workers globally.’