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What do you do if someone pushes you at work?
First, definitely report the physical conduct to your supervisor. If you were assaulted by your supervisor, go to your supervisor’s boss. Assault can be pretty much any physical contact, including pushing, punching, slapping, etc. Then it will be your choice whether or not to report the assault to the police.
What is considered assault in the workplace?
An assault in the workplace is any kind of offensive physical touching or threat of physical touching that occurs because of or in the scope of employment. A customer, a fellow employee or a third-party contractor can commit assault in the workplace. It may cause severe physical injuries or even no physical injuries.
What happens when an employee hits another employee?
If an employee injures a coworker while acting within the scope of employment, the coworker probably won’t be able to sue your company. Instead, the coworker can make a workers’ compensation claim to receive payment for lost wages, medical bills, and so on.
What happens if I assault someone at work?
If you have suffered an assault in your workplace and you were injured as a result of the assault then you may be entitled to pursue a personal injury claim for compensation. This could be an assault by a colleague, customer, supplier, service user or anyone else in your workplace.
Can you get fired for pushing someone at work?
Yes you will. It doesn’t matter whom the aggressor is, shoving is an act of violence. You need to take this person to HR. Violence is prohibited in the work place and grounds for termination without possibility of rehire.
Can my boss hit me?
At a minimum, your boss committed battery by hitting you. However, a civil lawsuit will only be viable if you can prove you have actual damages. If you were hurt, and had to receive medical treatment as a result of what happened, you should consult a personal injury lawyer as you might have a lawsuit.