tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28080901.post5529667947050219833..comments2024-03-20T08:37:50.011+00:00Comments on Bullying of Academics in Higher Education: Please do help... [USA]Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28080901.post-43187452434022918692008-09-28T15:50:00.000+00:002008-09-28T15:50:00.000+00:00Employment legislation might not be of much use.Se...Employment legislation might not be of much use.<BR/><BR/>Several years ago, I was in a similar situation. I was informed by a certain government official that I wasn't covered by labour law because of the contract the institution made with the academic staff. Because it was a private agreement, which both the institution and the staff association ratified, the legislation didn't apply. By working at that establishment, one agreed to the terms and conditions offered and covered by the contract.<BR/><BR/>Aren't legal loopholes wonderful?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28080901.post-5953723460272214862008-09-27T20:37:00.000+00:002008-09-27T20:37:00.000+00:00I also suggest that you contact the American Assoc...I also suggest that you contact the American Association of University Professors. I do not think that you should look for any help within your institution yet because they don’t do anything for you. So, look for help outside if you can. <BR/><BR/>But, I do think that you may want to consider of looking at the workplace laws (such as non-discriminatory policies, anti-harassment laws, and workplace dignity policies) before you seek help. Since you are working at a major university, there should be some kind of institutional laws to protect university employees. It is always good to have a strong case when you talk with your lawyer.<BR/><BR/>MMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28080901.post-18330855245880934362008-09-16T15:13:00.000+00:002008-09-16T15:13:00.000+00:00The best thing is to get out as soon as possible. ...The best thing is to get out as soon as possible.<BR/> <BR/>One might be able to fight against being harassed and win, but that won't stop one's tormentors. They'll continue until they win, especially if there's a change in administration and they quickly make friends with the new people.<BR/><BR/>In situations like that, whoever flings mud first wins. It won't matter who's right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28080901.post-7462550897423235862008-09-15T23:26:00.000+00:002008-09-15T23:26:00.000+00:00Have you been in touch with the AAUP (American Ass...Have you been in touch with the AAUP (American Association of University Professors)? They are based in Washington DC but most campuses have local branches. They could perhaps help recommend a good lawyer. Sounds like you need a good employment lawyer at the very least. Are you a foreign professor in the US? I am a foreign professor in the UK and your situation is freakishly similar to my own in many, many details. Is there something about being a foreign professor that makes one a target?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com