Physical Assault At Work In Maricopa
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Workplace Violence If you consider the act or threat of violence as serious, immediately call 911. Then call your manager and the Workplace Violence hotline at (916) 376-5344. Discrimination, retaliation and sexual harassment must be reported to the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer.
Threatening behavior is intentional behavior which would cause fear of injury or harm. It can include verbal or written words, actions, or behaviors that are intended to instill fear such as yelling at a person, destruction of property, slamming doors, or blocking and cornering.
This includes written threats, verbal threats, and threatening behavior, like throwing objects or even shaking fists at another person. Therefore, workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the worksite.
Here are some steps to consider: Stay Calm: Try to remain composed to think clearly. Assess the Situation: Determine the nature of the threat and whether it's immediate or not. Avoid Confrontation: If possible, avoid escalating the situation. Sometimes, walking away or disengaging can be the best option.
You should take legal action through a criminal trial and then file a civil lawsuit for personal injury, lost wages, and punitive damages. It is the responsibility of employers to provide their workers with a safe work environment.
Discrimination/harassment. Verbal outburst, profanity. Name-calling, verbal attack. Indirect verbal threat.
An action (verbal, written or physical) which is intended to intimidate by expressing the intent to harass, hurt, take the life of another person, or damage or destroy property. This includes threats made in jest but which others could perceive as serious.
Arizona Restraining Orders assault or aggravated assault, such as hitting or kicking you; threatening or intimidating you, as defined by law; sexual assault; use of an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass; harassment or aggravated harassment; stalking;
A petition for an injunction against harassment may be filed with any judicial officer – whether a magistrate, a justice of the peace, or a superior court judge – at any court in Arizona.
In most cases, you must have evidence to convince the judge that the person seeking a restraining order is in danger of harm. The danger or harm can include domestic violence, threats, criminal trespass, stalking, and harassment. An adult can file for a restraining order when they believe their safety is in danger.
