No, he didn't physically assault someone, he just created a toxic work environment. Which, in the great at-will employment state of California falls under the "You can be fired for any reason, including no reason whatsoever" employment clause.

But yes, it would be nice if companies actually published their HR procedures, and expectations, so that they could be held accountable for how they carry out (Or fail to carry out) disciplinary action.

So that you can actually know that there is a double standard for the rank and file, versus the thought leaders, instead of having to infer it from reading tea leaves.