Physical Assault In The Workplace In Pennsylvania

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This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.

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See your employer's work-related violence policy, which may offer guidance and any specific processes you should follow. If there is no policy where you work, report the incident to your manager and record it on your organisation's incident reporting system. You should also keep a record for yourself.

It is important to be assertive but also respectful and calm. If the person causing the abuse is your supervisor, you might also consider talking to a supervisor or human resources representative. Document the abuse: Keep a record of the incidents of abuse, including the date, time, and what was said or done.

If you are the person who assaulted another employee in a violent incident at work, you could be looking at criminal charges in addition to any civil legal action that might take place. Your actions could also lead to your termination from the company, and you may be blacklisted from other employers in the future.

To address physical abuse, you should seek help and guidance from a trusted friend, family member, or members of a professional organization for victims of such acts. You also should work with a therapist to overcome your trauma.

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.

Respond carefully and sensitively! “I believe you” “I am so sorry this happened to you” “I can really see how painful it is” “What happened to you is very serious” “I am so proud of you for speaking up. “You are so good and have such a pure neshama. “I will do everything I can to make sure you are safe”

Call 911 and other appropriate emergency contacts (such as Federal Protective Service) for that particular facility, particularly if the situation requires immediate medical and/or law enforcement personnel. Remain Calm and Contact supervisor. Secure your personal safety first. Leave the area if your safety is at risk.

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.

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Physical Assault In The Workplace In Pennsylvania