We've rolled out new video-based harassment training at work. I'm happy about this for all of the obvious reasons, but one in particular that's relevant to us here: In going over the protected classes under EEOC, they introduced people of different ethnicities, genders/trans, and religion! I was thrilled to see them directly reference atheism.
Having said this - despite what is being presented as "Law" in anti-harassment workplace training - we all know there is the letter of the law and the spirit of the law. I think there is a lot to be hopeful about, while also being sad that we still have so far to go.
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HR departments are usually useless when it comes to bullying problems.
Ellatynemouth
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June 1, 2018
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Depends. Larger companies are more prone to ignoring, especially if the offender is highly placed. The small company I work for now terminated 2 workplace bullies within the last year. There is always hope! 
A family member was badly let down by her HR department in a large government organisation. A long running bullying case. The offender was protected, but has a history of bullying.
But it's good to know some HR departments do the right thing.
@Ellatynemouth Totally 100% agreed. I have heard similar stories. Sorry to hear of your family member's letdown. 
I agree. They are just another arm of management.
@ScienceBiker so sorry. It can work. Just not often enough. ?
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