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A Letter fro m th e Fir m
Dear Friends, Once again, we are proud to bring you another issue of Living Safer Magazine. This issue focuses on Workplace Harassment. It is truly unnerving to know that this sort of behavior continues to take place within all levels of work environments.
PUBLISHER John T. Bair
EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Andre sandre@livingsafer.com
Workplace harassment does not always mean sexual harassment. Inappropriate verbal or physical communication; offensive images, emails, or actions; vulgar gestures or sounds; over monitoring or criticizing someone’s work; shouting; or purposely setting someone up to fail are just a few examples of behaviors that create a hostile workplace.
Art Director Eva Talley etalley@livingsafer.com Associate Editor Brittany Monbarren bmonbarren@livingsafer.com
In the following pages you will find information on how to protect yourself and your coworkers, as well as what your rights are regarding Workplace Harassment. Additionally, you will find information on what has changed in this area of the law. Remember to keep us in mind as a comprehensive planning and management firm. We believe that injured plaintiffs and their families deserve strategies designed to ensure a lifetime of financial security. Please share this important issue of Living Safer with your colleagues, friends, and family members. Sincerely,
John T. Bair Founder/Member Milestone Consulting, LLC Toll Free: 855.836.2676 www.milestonesventh.com
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