Workplace bullying ok?

I have recently been bullied in my work place when my boss threatened me saying "there will be trouble" repeatedly over the phone after I shared with a close work friend a story about what had happened to another worker in my work place (who happens to be my best friend). My best friend along with another employee this week have both been forced to resign after my boss behaved very rudely, and viciously towards them. I feel I have every right to share with a close friend (worker or not)that my best friend is no longer working anymore due to issues with her boss bullying her. Does my boss have the right to call me and attempt to interogate me over the phone, as well as threaten "me" (not my job) by repeatedly saying, "there will be trouble" for me sharing a personal conversation with a personal friend?

daniel h	You really are unable to prove the intent of your boss' words. You may assume, but it would be your word against your boss'. Your boss can threaten you with losing your job if there is reason that you are spreading rumors, creating workplace drama, etc. The boss may have expected you to keep issues confidential, but if he never told you to not discuss it, then I don't blame you. Your boss has every right to ask you follow up or "interrogating" questions as long as they concern your job and work situations--like your relationship with other employees. Besides your situation, I would like to understand what specific "bullying" took place for your friends to resign. What was said to them? Remember, that bosses do not have to like you or be friendly to do their jobs. Good bosses do, but its not against the law.

OverRuled23	How did your boss find out that you talked to your friend...??? In any event, unless it's work-related (and without any harassment or threats) I say he has no right. No law states one can't console, or be sympathetic towards a coworker who's life was made miserable by a "boss." The fact that he's threatening you like a schoolyard kid tells me he knows exactly what he did. Did your boss say (your name "there will be trouble"your name?). If so, document; it not, that statement could be open-ended. Wouldn't prove that he meant you specifically, if you decided to document. If he ever tells you again that "there will be trouble", ask him "What kind of trouble?" "Why?" It's called "Leading the Witness." Let him play into your hands: the more he talks, the more you document. Sorry your friend, and another employee were forced to resign. If you'd written in sooner, and while they were employed, I would have suggested they also document their boss's behavior towards them. They, as well as you, are working in a hostile environment, caused by your 'boss', and that's illegal. Start documenting. Good luck

Christopher	No but you have to watch out he can fire you.