Physical abuse in the workplace is any form of physical violence or harm inflicted upon an employee by another person in the workplace. This can include things like hitting, pushing, shoving, or even throwing objects. Physical abuse can also include the use of weapons or the threat of violence.
One instance of harassing conduct, such as one instance of a co-worker flirting with you or one mean comment made by a co-worker, generally is not illegal, unless the conduct is very serious, such as a physical assault or use of a racial slur.
Consider filing a complaint. Consider filing a report with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Ohio Civil Rights Commission (OCRC). They can investigate to determine if your employer violated any laws. You can also meet with either agency confidentially to discuss your options.
Physical abuse in the workplace is any form of physical violence or harm inflicted upon an employee by another person in the workplace. This can include things like hitting, pushing, shoving, or even throwing objects. Physical abuse can also include the use of weapons or the threat of violence.
Examples of workplace violence include but is not limited to: Hitting, shoving or blocking of an individual.
Physical assault is when an individual or a group attacks a person physically, with or without the use of a weapon, or threatens to hurt that person. It can include scratching, pushing, kicking, punching, throwing things, using weapons or physically restraining another person.
There are several ways to file a complaint with our office: The first (and best) way to file a complaint is through the online portal. You can also email your complaint to our office at borinfo@cuyahogacounty. You can fax your complaint to 216-443-8282. You can send your complaint in the mail to our office at:
An individual may be able to sue their Ohio employer for a hostile work environment or a toxic work environment in certain situations. The worker's hostile work environment lawsuit may be filed in an Ohio state court or in a federal court, depending on the facts and circumstances.
What is workplace violence? Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide.