Bullying and slandering in HK: the silent epidemic

https://www.happyer.io/company-article/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-workplace-bullying-in-hong-kong "Sadly, there’s currently no statutory definition of workplace bullying in Hong Kong, nor is there a specific law against bullying." "Even though bullying isn’t illegal here, there are a variety of legal avenues that can be pursued to hold perpetrators to account and reward damages to their targets. Unfortunately, this course of action is often relegated to ‘the too hard basket’ for the sufferers of abuse. Why? For the simple reasons that employers have more financial and human resources to back up a legal defense or counter challenge and they can find an army of other witnesses."   "Silence in the face of bullying at work may not see the actions of the bully change or cease, much less change the work culture that bred them. Taking it on the chin could amplify your feelings of disempowerment, self-doubt and resentment for the loss of job satisfaction and care...

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3124739/over-half-hong-kong-teachers-faced-workplace-bullying-past "Workplace bullying is a serious problem at schools" (...) "Under an imbalance of power, especially for temporary teachers or staff on fixed-term contracts, many are afraid to speak out even when they witness their colleagues being bullied." As a member of the teaching profession in Hong Kong, I totally identify with what is said in this article. I have witnessed / experienced myself bullying and slandering at schools and universities here, and I have felt legally powerless to challenge those engaging in such practices. This is a very, very dark side of living and working in this city that needs change and redress, and definitely a much stronger legislation against bullying in the working place. It's not only those being bullied, but those witnessing it will be affected adversely. Just think of the message that you're passing to your kids ...