Exceptions. The FMLA does not, however, apply to everyone. The Act does not apply to small employers, or to employees who have been hired recently. Although the exceptions to coverage are few, they are worth exploring every time an employee requests leave.
However, safety behaviors have been described as the major cause of persisting anxiety and the reason why people don't feel relief during exposures (Wells, Clark, Salkovskis, Ludgate, Hackmann, & Gelder, 1995). An example of a safety behavior in social anxiety is talking fast during a meeting. The person may feel temporarily better by speaking quickly and getting out of the situation.
Disrespectful Behavior. Disrespectful behavior can be described as acts which create a negative or threatening atmosphere in the workplace. Companies should implement and enforce policies that protect their workers from all acts categorized as disrespectful behavior.