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Published Nov 17, 2023

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Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi address the harrowing reality of dealing with a stalker with schizophrenia, explore workplace harassment in school settings and offer the best strategies for finding a reliable coach, providing crucial insights for personal safety, legal recourse, and navigating coaching relationships.
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  • Harassment

    A school psychologist shares her troubling experiences with workplace harassment. She recounts being told she couldn't instruct seasoned professionals, being subjected to inappropriate comments about her ethnicity, and receiving invasive questions about her personal life. and discuss the complexity of these incidents, noting the blurred lines between awkward social interactions and outright harassment 1.

    A teacher asked me if I preferred to go down on him or for him to go down on me. These are just a few examples of the comments that I received.

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    The psychologist also faced inappropriate physical contact from a student, which the administration blamed on her, further complicating her work environment.

       

    Retaliation

    The psychologist's attempts to address the harassment led to retaliation from the school administration. After filing a complaint, she was removed from a trip and faced nitpicking over minor infractions. and explain that such actions could be grounds for a lawsuit under constructive termination and retaliation laws 2 3.

    They wanted me out. My mental health started to deteriorate, my hair started falling out, and I couldn't sleep, so I decided to resign.

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    They emphasize the importance of documenting all incidents and seeking legal advice to navigate these challenges.

       

    Administration

    The podcast also explores the broader challenges of dealing with school administration in such cases. and consulted Neil Rombardo, a school district counsel, who highlighted the importance of understanding both sides of the story and the protections available to employees 4.

    School district employees are usually protected by a collective bargaining agreement, and that can help employees who believe they've been mistreated by their employers.

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    They discuss potential support from unions and the due process rights that can aid in resolving such disputes.

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