"I'll be the judge of that!" Toxic workplaces can be caused by toxic people who engage in abusive behavior, ranging from yelling and humiliation to berating and bullying. Many organizations struggle to understand and handle complaints of abusive behavior, often ignoring them or not recognizing the seriousness of the issue. Workplace bullies are often manipulative and can even manipulate human resources to avoid being held accountable for their abusive behavior. Uncovering workplace bullying and abuse can be difficult, as some employees may claim abuse when there is none. Chaos, confusion, and fear among employees are some of the signs of a bullying environment. Conducting authentic conversations with victims of workplace bullying during training sessions can help to raise awareness and prevent such behavior from occurring. It is important to seek legal advice from a lawyer in your state if you are facing a toxic workplace environment. The Job Judge Podcast is a podcast for anyone who works. This is not legal advice! Engaging and informative, it’s a must-listen/watch for any manager, business owner, HR professional, or anyone who works. Relying on three decades of experience as an employment law attorney and HR Executive, Karen Michael uses real case studies in the news and navigates through the legal landmines and workplace dysfunction that we know is probably happening right now in your organization.