Workplace Psychological Safety

Policy Committee    August 14, 2024

DARBY, Aug. 14 – Advocates, survivors and attorneys highlighted the prevalent existence of workplace bullying, and psychological abuse, that is a public health threat yet a reality for millions of exploited workers. PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton called for a House Majority Policy Committee hearing on the subject to raise awareness for the need of a Psychological Safety Act to protect workers in what researchers term a silent epidemic that is more prevalent than workplace sexual harassment. 

• Host: Speaker of the House- Rep. Joanna McClinton (D-Delaware, Phila.)
• Testifiers:
  • Lauren J. Footman- Chief Executive Officer, Lauren J. Footman, LLC
  • Michelle Warner, Esq.- Workplace Civility Advocate
  • Dr. Stephanie Perry, LSW, DSW- Workplace Civility Advocate
  • Kiana Jackson, Workplace Civility Advocate
  • Chris Hallock- Deputy Secretary of Safety and Management Relations, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry

Agenda + Testimony

• Hearing agenda and testimony: Workplace Psychological Safety

Media Release + News Coverage

• McClinton, Policy Committee emphasize need for workplace safety, August 14, 2024
• WTAJ, Workplace bullying isn’t illegal in PA, lawmakers aim to change that, August 14, 2024

Video + Photos

• Click here to view the entire hearing
• Click here to view photos from the hearing