Posted by coral on November 21, 2000, at 20:07:54
In reply to Re: Need Some Advice, posted by Noa on November 21, 2000, at 19:32:09
Dear Adam,
Advise your girlfriend to ask to speak with the organization's attorney, with or without the boss present. THIS is crucial in terms of client priviledge. She is in an extremely dangerous situation. I cannot emphasize that enough. Workplace violence is one of my professional specialties and you've hit several key profile points. There is already the question of ADA protection for this individual. How the organization moves forward should be directed by competent counsel. You're beyond the point of venting and consoling and are now in potentially very dangerous waters, and I do mean that literally. Your girlfriend is legally entitled to protection, based on Federal OSHA guidelines and should immediately take advantage of that protection by voicing her concerns. One option that may make sense, if he wishes to recant his resignation and the company takes him back is to place him in a job-jeopardy situation, contingent upon therapy and the on-going evaluations of the therapist. In the meantime, your girlfriend should take all reasonable precautions regarding her own safety. If this frightens you, it should.
Please let me know if I may be of assistance.
Coral
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