The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Abusive Conduct/Bullying in the Workplace. The proposed policy covers abusive conduct/bullying and retaliation by and against members of the University community in the workplace.
The proposed policy includes the following key provisions:
- The proposed policy affirms the University of California's commitment to promoting and maintaining a healthy working and learning environment in which each individual is treated with civility and respect.
- The proposed policy identifies examples of abusive conduct/bullying, as well as examples of reasonable actions that do...
Colleagues,
To improve the working climate for UC staff, you may recall that earlier this year President Napolitano formed a working group to help address abusive behavior and bullying. In the attached letter, President Napolitano reminds us that the University does not tolerate abusive conduct or bullying.
To clarify what bullying is and how to address it, she has developed Presidential Guidance. UC has adopted the state Legislature's definition of bullying and abusive conduct. Assembly Bill 2053, which...