STOP WORKPLACE ABUSE TODAY Tell your story or give your comments Read Others Stories   Help for Employees Bullied workers who go out fighting are likely to get past the nightmare relatively quickly and move on to a better work situation.  Whistleblower Laws & Protection Twelve prohibited personnel practices, including reprisal for whistleblowing, are defined by law  OSHA  You may file a complaint with OSHA if your employer discriminates against you because you are involved in protecting safety or health concerns; or you provided information relating to an alleged violation of mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, securities fraud, or violating SEC rules. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC  Federal Communications Commission Office of Workplace Diversity Help for Federal or Government Employees Links to Attorneys www.legalmatch.com www.workplacelawyer.com Links for Emotional Support Stress is defined as the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other types of demand placed on them. We often hear people are ‘stressed out’ at their job. However, they will not admit to ‘suffering from stress’. This is perceived to fall into the category of mental illness, which very few want to admit to. It is often heard to "get over it" or "just toughen up". You don't hear someone tell a Diabetic to "just get over it." Workplace stress is a fact of life today. The effects of stress are cumulative and can lead to headaches, backaches, eye and neck strain, repetitive use injuries, listlessness and poor concentration, anxiety, and burnout Or you may consider a Spiritual look at your situation: Civil Rights Act of 1964 Sexual Harassment Hostile Work Environment Employment Laws Unlawful Employment Practices Discrimination Retaliation Bullying Help for Employees Help for Employers Books and Other Reference Materials