Dignity Together

Workplace psychological abuse is about power and control (think false accusations, exclusion, and job sabotage) that often result in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and even suicidal ideation. When we report abuse to HR or higher-ups, they typically ignore or retaliate against us as the toxic organization's goal is to avoid liability and position targets as the problem. This move adds to our betrayal trauma when those expected to help us and their organizations turn against us. Anti-discrimination law has been largely inadequate to help mistreated workers due to the need to prove intent. Yet workplace psychological abuse affects people of color and women at much higher rates because we operate in a system built on stereotypes to reinforce power. Workers can't always prove racism and sexism, but we can prove abuse. That's the loophole in the law to protect workers from abuse, even though focusing on behaviors would help people of color, women, and other workers who suffer from abuse of power. We've introduced the Workplace Psychological Safety Act (https://lnkd.in/eyRsgQPK) to hold employers accountable for abuse at work and to give more rights to workers, especially people of color and women. The bill gives targets legal recourse, goes after behaviors rather than discriminatory intent, gives employers realistic deadlines for addressing reported abuse, and requires employers to report rates of turnover, stress leave, and other data — so we can stop pretending these incidents are isolated and acknowledge the systemic discrimination and bias behind them. Take action: MA: https://bit.ly/3R7n5A2 MD: https://bit.ly/3I8aucM NY: https://bit.ly/3De5Sz8 OR: https://bit.ly/3ZZKVBQ

When lawmakers are put in a position to share power (what they see as giving up some power), we've seen historical change only through years of advocates building power to put on the pressure. Years of building power over the course of years is a movement, and that's what we're building so we can pass legislation with teeth to protect workers from workplace abuse. We're here to make sure employers have incentive to address workplace abuse rather than ignore it or retaliate against you for speaking up (what their lawyers tell them is admitting harm under their watch). We're growing rapidly, and we invite you to join us to pass protections for workers from abuse at work. We hope to get the Workplace Psychological Safety Act introduced in as many as 20 new states and cities in 2025. And we need your help to get there. If you'd like to join a state team or get the bill introduced in your state, visit https://lnkd.in/ep482UbT. Don't forget to sign our petition to say you've had enough: https://lnkd.in/eWjVpxEH

"Five former admissions officers said qualified and experienced employees of color were often passed over for promotions and the positions were given to white employees." https://lnkd.in/eg6M6fVp

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Those who control the narrative too often spin situations to favor themselves. https://lnkd.in/guGbfSb6

"“The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool."

When considering options after workplace abuse, we can ask ourselves: Is my work environment toxic? Is my health or life worth this nonsense? How unhappy am I? Has the abuse already affected my health? Has it derailed or thwarted my long-term goals for my career and life? Why should I continue to try to reason with people who don’t have my best interest at heart, who have vast legal resources at their fingertips, and who care only about avoiding liability and preserving their own power and control in the workplace? Learn your options after workplace abuse: https://lnkd.in/e3rNZ_iu #EndWorkplaceAbuse

A nurse take his life after ongoing torment: https://lnkd.in/eTGU_8Vt #EndWorkplaceAbuse

"During a period of many social movements including female empowerment, Officer James is left without her 21-year career for any reasonable justifications or proven just cause, her retirement years are negatively impacted, her reputation is harmed, and her faith in humanity is shattered. She is financially destitute, and due to her age and politics, is having difficulty with gaining new employment."

Sign the petition: https://lnkd.in/eWjVpxEH #EndWorkplaceAbuse