My rights in a hostile workplace?
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My employer has recently hired a new employee that has displayed violent outbursts.The employee gets angry and throws things and pounds their fists on the desk. It is a work place where 2 operators are alone in a small enclosed room, I have stated to my employer that I feel unsafe working with the other employee and other operators have also expressed concern. The employer has now said that they will not terminate employment based on my not liking the employee witch has nothing to do with any of my concerns. I have not asked for termination only that I not be scheduled alone with the employee exhibiting these violent outbursts. I want to know my legal rights. thank you
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@lcrooo and @jobbend, the EEOC does not deal with workplace violence. Only with actions of a discriminatory nature based on certain protected classes.
There is no law regarding this person’s infantile behavior, but it could be a warning sign of violent tendencies and your boss better start giving a damn about it before this guy goes off the hook and injures someone.
Here is an excellent article describing workplace violence and what steps should be taken to prevent it. http://definitions.uslegal.com/w/workplace-violence/
If you are in the US, you should read the EEOC laws on harassment. That would seem to cover your situation (link below).
you can go the EEOC but it appears your boss doesn’t feel the same way you do, you may call it a hostile workplace but until it is proven it is just your opinion, also keep in mind if you file a complaint with the EEOC and it is unfounded you would probably be terminated