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UniqueCartel t1_ix5i1n3 wrote

I’m concerned that the toxic people in the workplace will use this as a weapon. Are there controls for that?

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sophware t1_ix6lnzp wrote

Had the same thought, though I'm not sure it was for the same reasons. It's really hard to become part of advocating for this without a more solid response about it backfiring. Fingers crossed. Valuable cause.

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UniqueCartel t1_ix7wa5z wrote

Yeah I agree it’s a great cause. I hope the final language of the law that gets passed is close to air tight. I just know from experience that the most “toxic” person in the workplace is the same person that would claim to feel targeted, left out, and discriminated against. I’m talking about boomer straight white guys while the act explicitly states that women, BIPOC and LGBTQA+ are mostly the victims of workplace abuse. I’m also aware that cause for concern is not a great reason to not do something. There will always be those who abuse a program and weaponize a well intentioned law. But if the program is helping more than those that are seeking to exploit, then that is a good measure for success. I hope the folks putting this thing together understand and take this concern seriously so RIers get the protection the deserve

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dignitytogether OP t1_ix5wpon wrote

There are. They would need proof.

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UniqueCartel t1_ix6ho71 wrote

A toxic person who is making life hell for every one else would have all the proof in the world. Are they worthy of equal protection under any law? Of course. But I’d be very cautious about potentially handing them another tool to become a weapon. My two cents. I read the act, it’s a wonderful cause, I wish you the best of luck.

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