Managing Conflict and Controversy in the Workplace
Betty, la fea y otras formas de acoso laboral
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a new webpage setting out how firms should prepare for the new rules and guidance to help tackle non‑financial misconduct (NFM), which will come into force on 1...more
Responsible employers have long known that having comprehensive workplace behaviour policies are essential but not nearly enough. Even organisations with well‑established policies can find themselves exposed if they can’t...more
On this final episode of Ropes & Gray’s Non-Financial Misconduct Miniseries, Amanda Raad, co-leader of the firm’s crisis management and global risk practices, and Katie Daniels, director of ethics, compliance, and insights at...more
In this episode of 'OK at Work,' attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger of Offit Kurman discuss strategies for handling conflict and controversial topics in the workplace. With 2026 starting off with many contentious...more
On this third episode of Ropes & Gray’s Non-Financial Misconduct Miniseries, Amanda Raad, co-leader of the firm’s crisis management and global risk practices, is once again joined by asset management partner Eve Ellis as well...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has published a policy statement PS25/23 setting out its final guidance on tackling non-financial misconduct (NFM) in financial services. The FCA is amending the Code of Conduct (COCON) and...more
The FCA will be introducing new guidance to help firms deal with instances of non-financial misconduct....more
Because bullying is not illegal, some may wonder why allegations of bullying or abusive conduct need to be investigated at all. However, though bullying may seem less serious than unlawful conduct such as harassment,...more
On October 16, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) sent a letter to the Treasury Select Committee providing an update on its approach to non-financial misconduct (NFM) and a response to an earlier letter from the Committee...more
Most would agree that workplace interactions should be professional and respectful. And few would dispute that a C-suite executive berating their subordinates with expletives, publicly mocking them, or subjecting them to...more
On 2 July 2025, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its latest non-financial misconduct (NFM) policy statement1, which clarifies that bullying, harassment and violence qualify as misconduct under the FCA’s Code...more
In workplaces today, managers face a delicate balancing act. On one hand, they are responsible for enforcing company policies, maintaining productivity, and holding employees accountable for performance. On the other, they...more
En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", el socio Edwin Cortés conversa con Juan Pablo Colom, abogado del área laboral, sobre el acoso laboral, tomando como referencia cultural la popular telenovela colombiana "Betty...more
Vacationers are flocking to Puerto Rico this summer to see the island’s superstar reggaeton singer perform, and the potential economic boost is capturing the attention of many businesses. Whether your business is already...more
When I look back at my time as an employee, before I ran my own practice, before I was speaking in stadiums and calling the shots, I remember two kinds of people: the good ones and the bad ones. And truthfully, most fell in...more
Bullying, harassment and violence set to be conduct issues under new FCA Rule - The Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) recently published its Policy Statement and Consultation on non‑financial misconduct (“CP25/18”). ...more
Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News....more
Last week, the FCA published its long-awaited policy statement containing amendments to the FCA’s Code of Conduct (“COCON”) aimed at combatting non-financial misconduct (“NFM”). NFM can amount to a breach of FCA rules in any...more
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its most recent paper on non-financial misconduct (NFM), clarifying its expectations on bullying and harassment in financial services....more
Nearly one in three employees (or 32%) of U.S. adults have experienced abusive conduct at work, according to the Workplace Bullying Institute’s 2024 National Survey....more
Apple TV’s hit dystopian workplace series Severance follows four employees at a mysterious company who perform critical yet cryptic work during their seemingly mundane 9-5. These employees have agreed to undergo a...more
“Wicked” may have lost best picture to “Anora,” but the musical’s stars opened the Oscars with a stellar performance of the most memorable songs from the Land of Oz – and there’s no doubt that it was a smash hit at the box...more
With this week marking a change in federal administration, emotions and opinions are running high across the country. There is bound to be a heated discussion in the breakroom or on team message boards....more
In response to the rise in mental health issues, there has been an increase in legislation to expand eligibility for workers' compensation (WC) benefits. Employees file stress-related claims for various reasons, such as...more
Transgressive behaviour in the workplace, influenced by cultural norms and legal frameworks, varies across jurisdictions. This chapter explores how employers define and address such behaviour, balance inclusion with corporate...more