G.2. DEFINITIONS.
These terms and their definitions are for the purpose of this issuance.
| Term | Definition | |
| bullying | A form of harassment that involves aggressive acts intended to harm, either physically or psychologically, another person without a proper governmental purpose but with a nexus to employment. Bullying includes singling out an individual from his or her coworkers for ridicule because he or she is considered different or weak. It often involves an imbalance of power between the aggressor and the individual. Bullying does not include a properly directed command or organizational activities that serve a proper military or other governmental purpose. Bullying can be conducted through the use of electronic devices or communications, and by other means including social media, as well as in person. Bullying is evaluated by a reasonable person standard and includes, but is not limited to, the following conduct when performed without a proper governmental purpose:
Physically striking another person in any manner, or threatening to do the same. Intimidating, teasing, or taunting another person. Oral or written berating (including electronic medium) of another person with the purpose of belittling or humiliating. Encouraging another person to engage in illegal, harmful, demeaning, or dangerous acts. Playing abusive or malicious tricks. Piercing, branding, handcuffing, duct taping, tattooing, shaving, greasing, or painting another person. Subjecting another person to excessive or abusive use of water. Forcing another person to consume food, alcohol, drugs, or any other substance. Degrading or damaging another’s property or reputation. Soliciting, coercing, or knowingly permitting another person to solicit or coerce acts of bullying. | |
