Physical assault at work
Discussion
Gary C said:
techiedave said:
One thing to take from that thread is that the OP despite the injustice he experienced chose to walk away.
That was the problem, he didn't !and ended up with a conviction.
techiedave said:
Yes but he chose to move on and put it behind him. That's what I meant. Admittedly I read the earlier part when it first came up and didn't follow it all through but as I understand it he chose to abandon an appeal
I see what you mean, but the whole sorry tale probably isn't the best example for this thread 
vaud said:
Thanks, had a scout around but couldn’t find the footage...anyone know what page it is on...I think it is somewhere after page 100 but before page 156, that was as close as I got before I gave up!The_Nugget said:
Thanks, had a scout around but couldn’t find the footage...anyone know what page it is on...I think it is somewhere after page 100 but before page 156, that was as close as I got before I gave up!
tI think its now a private video on You Tube which you will have to contact the uploader to get access too
funkyrobot said:
It is classed as gross misconduct in the policies. But it also states that the company 'may' suspend the employee.
Is the policy noted as contractual or non-contractual? Usually the phrase "may" allows for different circumstances to be dealt with as it tends not to be possible to set out every fact or event which could apply. Have been to the police station today to report this. Got asked what I wish to do and I said I would just like it logging for now.
The PC said I had done the right things to protect myself. She also said it doesn't sound like work have handled it well. She is going to ring work at some point to chase up some details.
It's a good job I didnt retaliate. I could have found myself in trouble if I had reacted badly. Even though she hit me first.
Disciplinary is today for the woman. Will see what the result is.
I do get the impression that work can't understand why I dont want to work with the woman anymore. You have to be very, very careful. I dont want to be in the same building as the woman at work. The police officer said that's a good tactic.
The PC said I had done the right things to protect myself. She also said it doesn't sound like work have handled it well. She is going to ring work at some point to chase up some details.
It's a good job I didnt retaliate. I could have found myself in trouble if I had reacted badly. Even though she hit me first.
Disciplinary is today for the woman. Will see what the result is.
I do get the impression that work can't understand why I dont want to work with the woman anymore. You have to be very, very careful. I dont want to be in the same building as the woman at work. The police officer said that's a good tactic.
funkyrobot said:
Have been to the police station today to report this. Got asked what I wish to do and I said I would just like it logging for now.
The PC said I had done the right things to protect myself. She also said it doesn't sound like work have handled it well. She is going to ring work at some point to chase up some details.
It's a good job I didnt retaliate. I could have found myself in trouble if I had reacted badly. Even though she hit me first.
Disciplinary is today for the woman. Will see what the result is.
I do get the impression that work can't understand why I dont want to work with the woman anymore. You have to be very, very careful. I dont want to be in the same building as the woman at work. The police officer said that's a good tactic.
Whats the flipping point in logging it? She would be in serious trouble and needs to action taken to learn.The PC said I had done the right things to protect myself. She also said it doesn't sound like work have handled it well. She is going to ring work at some point to chase up some details.
It's a good job I didnt retaliate. I could have found myself in trouble if I had reacted badly. Even though she hit me first.
Disciplinary is today for the woman. Will see what the result is.
I do get the impression that work can't understand why I dont want to work with the woman anymore. You have to be very, very careful. I dont want to be in the same building as the woman at work. The police officer said that's a good tactic.
MYOB said:
johnwilliams77 said:
Whats the flipping point in logging it? She would be in serious trouble and needs to action taken to learn.
If I'd known that I could slap a few people with no consequences, I would turn into a serial slapper. 1. Leave it as logged
2. Ask the police to speak to the woman who slapped me
3. Ask for it to be escalated officially and taken to court, if I am willing to go to court
I am finding the whole thing quite nerve wracking. Maybe hard to understand for some, but that's how I feel.
I will decide the option I wish to pursue for Sunday.
If I do decide on option 3, does anyone know what this will involve?
Edited by funkyrobot on Friday 31st January 09:40
funkyrobot said:
I have spoken to the PC again about this. The reason I didn't ask for more this morning was because I found the whole thing quite daunting (through no fault of the police officer, she was really helpful). She will be back in on Sunday so will call me back then to decide on my options. She outlined them as below:
1. Leave it as logged
2. Ask the police to speak to the woman who slapped me
3. Ask for it to be escalated officially and taken to court, if I am willing to go to court
I am finding the whole thing quite nerve wracking. Maybe hard to understand for some, but that's how I feel.
I will decide the option I wish to pursue for Sunday.
If I do decide on option 3, does anyone know what this will involve?
Option 3 - no brainer. You were assaulted, get her charged. Even if you find it daunting, do it for the safety of others around her. She is an animal. 1. Leave it as logged
2. Ask the police to speak to the woman who slapped me
3. Ask for it to be escalated officially and taken to court, if I am willing to go to court
I am finding the whole thing quite nerve wracking. Maybe hard to understand for some, but that's how I feel.
I will decide the option I wish to pursue for Sunday.
If I do decide on option 3, does anyone know what this will involve?
Edited by funkyrobot on Friday 31st January 09:40
johnwilliams77 said:
Option 3 - no brainer. You were assaulted, get her charged. Even if you find it daunting, do it for the safety of others around her. She is an animal.
Yes, but if it goes official, what's to stop her saying I did something to her to cause it? I did nothing at all, but what if she says she was just reacting to me?funkyrobot said:
johnwilliams77 said:
Option 3 - no brainer. You were assaulted, get her charged. Even if you find it daunting, do it for the safety of others around her. She is an animal.
Yes, but if it goes official, what's to stop her saying I did something to her to cause it? I did nothing at all, but what if she says she was just reacting to me?WinstonWolf said:
funkyrobot said:
johnwilliams77 said:
Option 3 - no brainer. You were assaulted, get her charged. Even if you find it daunting, do it for the safety of others around her. She is an animal.
Yes, but if it goes official, what's to stop her saying I did something to her to cause it? I did nothing at all, but what if she says she was just reacting to me?Will see how the disciplinary goes today. Would be nice if I get an update from work, but I'm not holding my breath.
Further to this, it's also transpired that the manager who witnessed the incident said something to her partner about it. He happens to work with us, but wasn't in when the incident happened. He has been asking my colleagues about what happened on Saturday.
I know this because my colleagues have been asking me what happened on Saturday, because the partner of the manager has been asking questions.
I still can't get my head around the fact that the general manager of the place seemed puzzled when I said I can't work with the woman anymore. 'Oh dear, that's a shame, can't you?' were her words.
I know this because my colleagues have been asking me what happened on Saturday, because the partner of the manager has been asking questions.
I still can't get my head around the fact that the general manager of the place seemed puzzled when I said I can't work with the woman anymore. 'Oh dear, that's a shame, can't you?' were her words.
Edited by funkyrobot on Friday 31st January 10:41
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