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Document everything that happened with details and witnesses if you have any. Speak to a supervisor above the one who assaulted you and document the time and date and who you spoke to. Try to bring a witness possibly someone from outside of the company to witness your meeting with higher ups, usually your co-workers may not be that much help because they may fear retaliation. I have to emphasize that you need to document or it will simply be a case of your word against theirs. If would file charges with the police as soon as possible. If the problem is not reslved take it to the next possible level and quit. You are young and can find another job and realize that you should not have to put up with anything like that. There is nothing that jusitfies that kind of behavior towards anyone. Please don't be afraid. Stand up for yourself and you will be fine. It won't be the end of the world. Good Luck.
Believe that you will find another job. I have been there many, many times. I had supervisors bully me also, years and years ago. i had no problem finding another job after complaining about them and you will too. |
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Betsy
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NO ONE should EVER touch you without permission. EVEN an employer. Yes complain.
**edit**WOW at all the lawsuit answers. He didn't ask about suing...he asked about filing a complaint and that is what is called for in a situation like this. |
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Obama Loves MEN!!
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they dont have any right to grab you like that |
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itzazoo
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yes you should. an employer should never manhandle their employees . it is assault and you cannot lose your job for it but your supervisor might |
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phoenixj109
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Don't bother with all this suing mumbo-jumbo, what are you? American? Learn in life that you don't need lawyers to solve all your problems, just a bit of common sense.
Just tell your manager what happened, explain that he forcefully dragged you by the wrist, and explain that you are very upset by what happened, you feel it was very out of order and would like some action to be taken. Let your manager deal with it. That way you keep your job, and still get justice for what happened. |
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easy24q
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Yes, sue his azz. |
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tony c
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yes it is common assault and i would report him.
a GOOD supervisor would never need to put his hands on an employee-he lost control and you have to report it.
your freind is quite correct-you should not have to put up with being assaulted at work-if your superior is unhappy with the way you are conducting your duties then there are procedures in place that he has to follow-and they don't involve putting their hands on you in any way-they are not entitled to do this!
a GOOD supervisor would say "don't worry about it-we all had to start somewhere and i made my share of mistakes-this goes here and that goes there ok?"-and you would remember because it was put across correctly-in a freindly manner-no hassle or tensions.
whether you keep your job is the managers decision-not the supervisors-so go see the manager first off and get your side of the story over first.
i wouldn't go as far as police involvement yet (it is never a good idea to go over your managers head)-but would explain to the manager that if he didn't do something about it then you will go to the police and make a formal complaint.
if the manager won't do anything or takes the supervisors side then leave.
you are 16 and you have your whole career in front of you-don't let it start by being bullied.
there is no place for bullying in the workplace. |
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fangtaiyang
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It is an assault, actually the legal term is a battery. Complaining may still cost you your job however. Document the incident. Write it down and see if you can find any witnesses discretely. If it happens again, tell your supervisor that he has no right to drag you about and if he does not stop, you will report it |
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Dave
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Yes it is assault, if it happens again complain to management about it. If they don't do anything, go to the police. |
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crazydude
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More than assault it is also taking a liberty in thinking that they can do that to you. Definition of assault is threatening someone so she did more thane assault you she physically harmed you. Tell the police...there must be cameras in there. If there aint then it is her word against yours. BUT IT DEFINATELY IS ASSAULT!!!!! |
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Lorne
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I'd certainly be very unhappy if somebody thought they could manhandle me in such a fashion - I think you should make a formal complaint against this person. I wouldn't call it assault though - that might inflame the situation. You should say you don't mind taking instruction from your supervisor but you shouldn't have to put up with what is effectively bullying. |
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Flick
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Everyone is very quick to jump on the "Sue them" bandwagon.
Do you imagine that you will go through the whole of your working life without facing some kind of bullying and out of order behaviour? If you complain about every single incident, you will find yourself unemployable. This may be wrong and unfair etc but it's also a fact of life. You can deal with it by making it quite clear that you are not bothered by it. Bullies do what they do to get a reaction. Don't give them the satisfaction.
Don't get me wrong - what your supervisor did was totally out of order but life isn't fair and you can make a big deal out of it and risk your job or you can ignore it.
My old bosses used to throw chairs and pens, they would scream and shout, yell and bawl, fire people on a daily basis but actually, I had 8 years experience and completed my AAT qualification. I just stood up to them and made it plain that I would not be cowed by them. Yes it's wrong but this is real life.
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britt
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yes this is assault...you should turn your supervisor in |
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Jamie C
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I'm sorry to hear about this! Your friend is 100% right! She should NOT have done this!! No work colllegues are allowed to touch you in any way as it is deemed as assault. Depending on how YOU feel, maybe you should consider preesing charges?? But if you feel this is a little OTT then maybe you could ahve a word with the boss and explain what has happened. He/she will most probably call you both in to discuss what has happened and your supervisor will be issued with a written warning! Things like this are taken very seriously!
Good luck with that and I hope I was of good help to you!! xx xx xx |
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johnboy
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yes this is unnaceptable behaviour from your supervisor and is a simple case of workplace bullying. it could be classed as assault but would be hard to prove. instead lodge a grievience against her with your employer. if you contact your local citizens advice centre they will help you with this. please do this as bullying will continue if you dont. theyre are protections in the work place to stop this kind of thing happening so dont be afraid and get it reported and lodge that grievence. |
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Beastie
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Funny name for a lass, Stewart.
However; assuming you're on the level, it could be assault. And the only way you'll ever prove it is if someone witnessed it, otherwise it's your word against your supervisors word and that is not good enough to even charge someone. |
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laughter_every_day
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No. It is a battery. You could sue to recover your damages, but you probably have no damages. If you quit as a result, (right away) it would probably be justified enough for unemployment comp, but would also establish that you are a whiner and would make it tough to get another job. |
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Mad Max
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Have a word with the manager this is unacceptable behaviour. |
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LadyChaos31337N00B
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Yes you do have the right to complain to higher powers in the company. If it happens again you can always call your local police department and ask about the outlines for abuse cases, and what you can file for. |
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doubleralone
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yes it is, report them he/she now |
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rebecca m
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Yes I would defiantly put in a complaint.
Go up higher than him and they have no choice but to listen to you.
Just think, if you don't report him and he does worse to you or someone else next time. |
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.εmιlч. .ωεmιlч. ~♥~
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I wouldn't say it's assault as such, but it does seem like a form of bullying. Can't you speak to a manager about it? It's not fair to make you feel like that. I remember when I had my first job (at Matalan when I'd just turned 16 lol) - they were really horrible to me sometimes, and I felt that they treated me differently just because of my age... In fact, it's a form of discrimination. Write a few notes down about it, and any other times you felt 'picked on' (if you have) and go to your manager. I think at your age you'll be entitled to take a parent or other adult with you too (if you want one there, that is). |
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RG
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I don't know if it counts as assult but they shouldn't do things like that and you mustn't put up with it or they will know they can get away with treating you badly.
You should talk to other people at you work place and find out if that supervisor has done stuff like this before, and see if your co workers will back you up if you have any trouble over it.
If you go to http://libcom.org there are lots of people who have experience of dealing with problems at work and can advise you better than me. |
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robert c
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Yes!It is assault!Do you have any witnesses to the incident?You will need independent witnesses if it comes to court! |
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Ashley S
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i'll get flamed for this....
let it go!! it wasn't done with genuine malice he was just trying to make a point. plus its not like he broke your wrist!!
be thankful they don't still whip people at work and move on
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mackeys07
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YEEEESSSS....sue his *** or the company |
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Thom
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GET OVER IT... Your not in pain are you? |
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sweetsjames
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of course if that happened i would say **** u ***** and kill the with a Commando knife.and shotgun |
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Lloyd
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assult? she grabbed your wrist....you ******* puff!
what is wrong with today society? |
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BrilliantPomegranate
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No. Worse things will happen and if you complain about this, imagine what it will do for your CV, and any references you later need off them.
If your supervisor slapped you or anything, then it wouldn't be ok, but just stop complaining!
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