I don't know how much you want to say (and feel free to PM if you prefer that), but can you say why/on what basis this young guy was harassing you in the first place?
Whether or not going to the Victorian Equal Opportunity Commission or the Commonwealth equivalent (HREOC) would be useful might depend on that side of the story. It seems like everything has been focused on what YOU did (swearing) without paying attention to what HE did.
I know HREOC has a complaints info line, and I suspect the Victorian EOC has one too, so you can just ring up to get information on options - you don't have to put a formal complaint in writing if you all want to know first up is whether they might be able to help.
Originally posted by orfeoOrfeo raises a good point, contact the EOC ,and explain things to them - this is completely confidential and the company would not know.
I don't know how much you want to say (and feel free to PM if you prefer that), but can you say why/on what basis this young guy was harassing you in the first place?
Whether or not going to the Victorian Equal Opportunity Commission or the Commonwealth equivalent (HREOC) would be useful might depend on that side of the story. It seems like everything has ...[text shortened]... l complaint in writing if you all want to know first up is whether they might be able to help.
If they believe you have a case then they will / can contact your company on your behalf. This is completely outside (above) the boundaries of any clause your company might have about this.
Good luck.
Originally posted by orfeoI honestly do not Know though if I was being paranoid about it I might think that it was because I have had some major run ins with his dad in the past. He has ruffled many feathers.
[b]I don't know how much you want to say (and feel free to PM if you prefer that), but can you say why/on what basis this young guy was harassing you in the first place?
At this stage I am of work on stress leave and the doctor has put in a workcover claim.she says that they should investegate if I cannot get it sorted out through work.I believe that it is autherised in 2 week blocks and she will extend untill it is investegated.not sure how that works.
Originally posted by 7ate9Good advice. thank you. it has been three months so far,2 of which the company tried to get me to back down yet not retract what they done to me.
don't give up, just pace yourself. a bit now and a bit later. that way you can make good moves.
I have so much support everywhere but management.
thanks again.
Originally posted by jimmacSad to say, a workcover claim is probably going to worsen the tensions, because the employer will think it's about blaming them (even though it's NOT really about that, it's about your health and it doesn't really matter whose fault it is that you're not feeling well).
I honestly do not Know though if I was being paranoid about it I might think that it was because I have had some major run ins with his dad in the past. He has ruffled many feathers.
At this stage I am of work on stress leave and the doctor has put in a workcover claim.she says that they should investegate if I cannot get it sorted out through work.I belie ...[text shortened]... therised in 2 week blocks and she will extend untill it is investegated.not sure how that works.
It sounds to me like some sort of mediation or conciliation is the way to go - that's just a personal opinion on minimal information, not legal advice! - but it will probably only work for you if everything is on the table - what you did, what the young guy did, how it was handled, what needs to be done NOW to enable you to get back to work, etc etc.
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Originally posted by jimmacPlant some heroin in his work locker then make an anonymous tip off that this asswipe burned you on a drug deal and that's why you are tipping off the cops.
A while ago at work(I work in a factory, in the manufacturing area) I lost my temper with a young man that had been harrassing me for quite some time with intimidating behaviour.I went up to him and told him (in no uncertan manner) I had had enough of his s@!t and I was going to report him.This young man,23ish, happens to be the site union reps son.( strong u ...[text shortened]... have any opinion (prererably with experiance in these matters ) about what I can do about this.
Remember: use a payphone; disguise your voice; keep the call short.
Edit: Misread the thread title, thought it was illegal opinions sought ...