Bullied with severe threats of violence from work colleague.

maletrucker

Maletrucker

whitewing

Go and report the whole matter to the police.

Humphrey10

maletrucker wrote: »

I have endured pinches & 'horsebites' on the inside of my thighs,

What did the police say when you reported these assaults to them?

Superbiatch

I can only assume this person either knows someone at the top, or has something on them. There is no way this bully should be in a job. Were people willing to speak up (the other drivers) at this idiots hearing about his bullying and threatening behaviour?

I would get the police involved, but i can understand why this might not be an option due to repercussions.

Jarndyce

Firstly, yes you should join a union. Unite (formerly T & G) would seem to be the right one for you.

Keep a detailed record of all events both past and future. Keep details of witnesses and dates, times, places etc so that if this is called upon in any proceedings it will carry maximum credibility.

In future, do NOT respond in kind to any provocation - I kinow that is difficult, but try and extricate yourself, walk away, without putting yourself or anyone else at risk.

I would write again to HR, saying that you are still being threatened by this man and detailing any further incidents since your last complaint. Say that if it does not stop you believe that the threats of criminal violence against you will lead you to have no choice but to involve the police.

If the threats continue, involve your union. They may say that as the problem began before you joined then they cannot represent you, but if it continues after you join then that should qualify you for representation and at least advice. Ring their Regional Office or Head Office if you are getting no joy from any local rep they give you.

If these actions don't stop things, I would contact the police. I would also say that you have sufficient grounds to resign and claim constructive dismissal (once you have been there 12 months) if the firm take no positive action, but of couse that should be a last resort.

Hope this helps.

lesley1954

How the hell can you be expected to do a nights work with this hanging over you :mad:.
I agree with Whitewing, go to the police, your company sounds worse than useless don't they have polices and procedures in place to combat this sort of thing or is it that they too are being threatened by these unsavory people
Everyone has the right to work in peace with no harassment or bullying, and you'll probably find that this "big" man isn't so big when he's on his own.
Good luck chuck

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WestonDave

Workwise this is a bit tricky - until you have been there 12 months your position is a bit precarious so although it goes against the grain the most practical advice is to try and stay out of his way until your year is up. Once you have employment security you can start forcing the employer to deal with his intimidation and violence - in the worst case scenario you may (after taking appropriate advice) be able to make some kind of employment tribunal claim against them for allowing this to continue. However you don't ordinarily have the right to invoke that until you have been there 12 months.

Outside of work reporting it to the police is probably the only course of action - it does seem as though the employer is scared to deal with him so maybe some outside prompting via a police enquiry might force their hand - however be warned as above until you have been there 12 months they can dispose of the problem by getting rid of you, whereas getting rid of him will be harder since he has been there longer and presumably long enough to require proper procedures before sacking.

Beckyy

I would go to the police, there is video evidence of him assulting you. The company aren't the law.

One thing I would consider is carrying a small voice recorder on you (if you can discreetly) and have it on at all times around him. That way any threats can be recorded and again, reported to the police, and company. They cannot keep ignoring this.

whitewing

Speak to ACAS.

You could speak to the police and get some advice from them.

I think the company is wrong in telling you not to go to the police.

keithdc

One thing to add.... if he attacks you again, insist on seeing a workplace first aider and getting them to document injuries in accident book.
(If you can 'exaggerate' things slightly and claim you can't do normal work for 3 days- then they have to report to HSE!!)

This is in addition to reporting to police and management.
Police-wise- I would consider the harrassment and assault route.

I would also see if I could get a copy of the video before it disappears.