nurkvinny Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hello. A *friend* works in a school environment, but not for the school. She works for a not-for-profit company that provides counseling to children. Two weeks ago, she was grabbed, pulled out of a room, and screamed at by a man in a very high up position. At first, her company said they would back her, and tell the school she would not return because it was not safe for their employees. The company then changed the letter to read the woman refused to return because of fear for her safety. Today, the woman was informed that since she would not return to that school, they were dropping her to part-time, since that school accounted for nearly 50% of her hours. This, of course, means 50% pay and loss of FT benefits. The man that assaulted her is still employed. How can she be punished for being physically and verbally assaulted? Any thoughts, help, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Any witnesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Do they have an HR department? I'd start there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Employment attorney might be able to help. Keep in mind Ohio is an employment at will state. An employer can fire or reduce hours at will. Did she make a police report about the incident? It sounds over the line to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest agtw31 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 she should have called the cops when it happened. an attorney wont touch this unless she gives them a $5000 retainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPFSTheFett Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Two sides to any story too... well.. really three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Why was she screamed at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Why was she screamed at? For not dressing sexy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hopefully someone saw it if not I don't know how much luck shell have...if things don't work out a nice convo should be had with this guy... just a thought... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 She needs to learn her place. Just kiddin'. That sounds fucked up but I agree if no eye witnesses it will be a pissing match and will probably end up worse for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buteo Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 your friend has to prove they reduced her hours due to the assault. If she cant then no... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 your friend has to prove they reduced her hours due to the assault. If she cant then no... shouldnt be too hard with the statement that she would not return for fear of her safety. if the was of space was no longer there she wouldn't have to fear for her safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted February 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 I replied earlier, but it is gone. Fucking Mods. Yes, there were witnesses, and at least one has already written out an incident statement. The witness's version matches. She is an advocate for the children at this center. A room full of employees were yelling at the kid, she tried to enter the room, and what amounts to a principle removed her and screamed at her, stating she was butting-in. Her job is to be there to protect the student's interests. There is no problem linking the 50% cut in hours directly to this incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJINOHIO03 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 well maybe she threaten to blow the whistle..go to the news etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonneVille Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Keep in mind Ohio is an employment at will state. An employer can fire or reduce hours at will. Actually, at will means they can reduce hours or terminate employment without having to give reason. HOWEVER, if they do give reason, then it is contestable. It is also contestable if a direct link can be made to some incident or statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted February 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 well maybe she threaten to blow the whistle..go to the news etc No, this is not the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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