How Should We Handle a Male Employee's Aggression Towards a Female Trainee?

Hi,

In my organization, we have a female trainee who has come to do a project. While she was collecting data, a male employee knocked her on the head for no reason. The girl cried out of pain. Should we report it to our manager? What should we do now? The girl never speaks to that guy anymore. He is so rude; he beats all the girls in the organization. However, that guy has 2 years of experience in the organization. Will the manager take any action? Please help.

Dear Shalini,

It seems as if you are working in a company located in a place where there is no law and order or democracy. Otherwise, why would all the females in the organization endure mistreatment from this so-called male employee of the organization? Kindly try to address realistic issues. If this issue is indeed true, then please do file a complaint with the local police station for criminal intimidation and assault.

Thank you,
Octavious

Hi,

Abusing and manhandling are criminal activities. When it comes to female workers, it is even more impactful. It is essential to report such behavior to the manager promptly.

Hi, Sir (Octavius),

This is very true, and that girl is very frustrated. She has come to do her project in our consultancy.

Hello,

Is there no one in the office willing to speak out against him? This is a serious issue. Take the matter to management and resolve it accordingly.

No problem with that girl officially doing the project. Make sure that guy won't engage in further illegal activities. Once you complain to the manager, the guy may get angry, which could lead to other illegal actions. Be safe from our side; if needed, you can file a case against that guy. First, take care of the girl.

Still, the person continues to be in the organization.

The HR person knows that he mistreats all girls and has made this a habit, but has not taken any action. What ineffectiveness!

The HR person is only concerned that he has 2 years of experience, which is of no use and holds no importance in this situation.

Please think.

Being an HR professional, it is your responsibility to stop him. If he doesn't listen to you, you have to take this matter to higher officials and give a warning letter. An organization cannot have a bully.

He doesn't know how to behave with females, so how is he suitable for the job? He is unfit for the job. Kindly file a complaint with your manager and request severe action against him. Whatever experience he has is of no use for your company; first discipline and dignity are essential for male employees.

Dear Shalini,

This is really shameful. That girl should complain to the concerned manager against that employee.

I'm really amazed and at a loss for words at the incident! It's really hard to believe as to how and WHY such violent activities are being tolerated by the company, and if it has really happened! Nonetheless, in spite of knowing the facts, why is he still with the company? He is not only dangerous to others but to himself as well. All experience and qualifications go in vain if one is unable to work as per standards, and being abusive or violent is a strict "No-No"! What brand image is this kind of employee going to reflect in the market, and what kind of culture prevails in the company that even after such incidents, no one has raised an alarm or issued a warning to him? If such incidents have occurred in the past too without any action, then I wonder what the top management is doing to prevent it. Please take stern action immediately, involve the management, and take proper action before it's too late.

Hi,

Please complain to the manager and analyze why he beat. Educate your employees on the basics. It should not be repeated by another employee. Punish him.

Thank you, Mr. Sree. This is what I am afraid to do. Anyway, the girl wants to report to the manager. One more thing, the manager also does not like that girl. The girl says she will inform about the matter but asks her not to take any action (immediately or in front of her). This guy also apologized to this girl.

Shallini,

I guess that fellow is suffering from some mental disorder or may be a psycho. Why would anyone beat anybody without any reason? Really disgusting. As an HR person, give him a strict warning letter that may lead to termination as well.

You have mentioned that he is an experienced person, so please try to find out his behavior from the day he joined your company. If he is beating others every now and then, then seriously, he needs medical treatment after termination from your organization.

And don't worry about terminating an experienced person; nowadays, many experienced individuals are waiting for jobs. You can replace him very soon.

Shaini,

Go ahead and complain. You should have done this well before asking us. Remember one thing, Shalini, wherever you work, you have to hold self-respect for yourself. No matter what position he may hold, take your concerns to your superiors without any delay. Let us also know what has been done.

Cheers,
Swapna

This is very shameful. This is not to be done in a company. The girl should have filed a complaint; otherwise, he will repeat the same mistake again and just say "SORRY". SORRY is not a solution for every mistake.

Sorry, tell him to keep it to himself. See, Shalini, if this issue continues, take serious action against that guy. If the girl dares, just go ahead and confront that guy (if there is no resolution even after complaining to HR or other officials).

This matter is really serious. First of all, encourage all the affected employees to submit a written complaint against the man. The complaint should be very specific, with details of the incident. The complaint should also include his overall behavior pattern, but note that this shouldn't overshadow the incident. This letter should be addressed to the Senior HR manager or the Head of HR, with a CC to CEO / Head of the Branch, etc.

In the same letter, you should mention that if suitable action is not taken against the person within 45 to 60 days, then I would file a complaint with the "Women Commission."

Ideally, after receiving such a complaint or complaints, the management should issue a show-cause notice to the employee.

Such matters take a long time to resolve, and the person or group complaining should stay together, have meetings regularly on the issue, and motivate each other.

Shalini,

You say that the Manager does not like the girl... so no point of her informing him, right? You have also mentioned that this guy knocks other girls too on their head. What about their complaints?

Anyhow - had I been in this girl's place (forget whether I am an HR or not), irrespective of my role, I would clearly ask the guy, "What is he thinking?" I would ask him to explain his behavior, apologize, and ensure that he NEVER EVER even raises his eyebrows harshly at me, or hear that from another girl in the company that he did something like that. Unless that woman is his wife...

Physical injury need not wait for information and advice from a Manager. That "SHOULD" be informed, but until some action is taken by the management, the girl can herself ask that guy not to ever behave like that.

Moreover - who cares whether he has 2 years of experience or not, your recruiter (or you - if you are the HR) should have better talent to identify people with more than 2 years of experience in that job, and with the added advantage of not being crazy to go around hitting women?

Hey - he hits only female employees? "Sexual Harassment"!!!

I should have been there to handle this guy.

Hi all,

I really can't believe such an incident. But if it's true, that girl must complain. I agree with Ash; we should not lose our self-dignity. How can we tolerate such beating, which can lead to serious head injuries?

Hey Shalini, don't you have any policy on ethics and behavior in the workplace? I would request you to go through the popular Vishakha guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court, which should be followed by every organization or institute where females are working. It simply comes under harassment acts. Go ahead and take action; your silence is encouragement for him to continue such acts.

Regards,
Nishu

Punish such a guy so that he won't repeat such behavior. If he has a considerable history of such behavior, he should be terminated. No company should take such matters lightly, and employees should show awareness of their rights so that the company would be compelled to take action.

Employees should not tolerate such behavior; otherwise, company culture would be spoiled.

Regards,
Pratap Kamble

Dear Shalini,

Please raise this issue to top management. If they don't take any action, please file a complaint against him at the local police station.

Regards,
Charvaka Reddy

I am amazed that you have posted this question and not taken any action so far. Just because a person (does not matter male or female) has come to work on a project, he or she should not be subjected to harassment of any type, let alone physical abuse. It should be reported straight away to management.

Have a nice day.

Simhan
A retired academic in the UK

Dear Shallini,

I am sure you have enough information on the course of action by experts above.

Sometimes, I really wonder why our colleagues do not speak out against these criminal activities/miscreants just out of fear of something they have created within their institution. Keeping quiet is a way of informing the miscreant that you are enabling their behavior. What you have mentioned is termed as sexual harassment. The miscreant should be punished now and immediately.

Ask the girl to just go and "SLAP" that stupid staff in front of everyone (Sorry for being rude, but couldn't stop), so that her self-pride remains intact and she is not embarrassed for the rest of her life. Make sure there are enough supporters available when she encounters this monster in your office.

My advice to the Trainee: "Complain about the miscreant to the manager immediately in writing and verbally. If he does not take action within 2 days, file a complaint at the nearest police station under the section "Sexual Harassment." This will result in both of them being behind bars and disciplinary action being initiated by the state bodies.

Take action immediately and share the outcome. If there are any problems, let me know your location, and we will provide support for you.

All the best.

Regards,

Ukmitra

Just for your information:

According to the Supreme Court's definition, sexual harassment is any unwelcome sexually determined behavior, such as:

- Physical contact
- A demand or request for sexual favors
- Sexually colored remarks
- Showing pornography
- Any other physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.

Sexual Harassment takes place if a person:

- Subjects another person to an unwelcome act of physical intimacy, like grabbing, brushing, touching, pinching, etc.
- Makes an unwelcome demand or request (whether directly or by implication) for sexual favors from another person and further makes it a condition for employment/payment of wages/increment/promotion, etc.
- Makes an unwelcome remark with sexual connotations, like sexually explicit compliments, cracking loud jokes with sexual connotations, making sexist remarks, etc.
- Shows a person any sexually explicit visual material, in the form of pictures, cartoons, pin-ups, calendars, screen savers on computers, any offensive written material, pornographic emails, etc.
- Engages in any other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, which could be verbal or even non-verbal, like staring to make the other person uncomfortable, making offensive gestures, kissing sounds, etc.

I am astonished that you are asking this question. Definitely, you have to report this and take serious action on this, not even hesitating to terminate him from his services if he has done this for no reason. Such psychopaths should not be welcomed in the company! An example needs to be set!

Regards,
Dawood Qaseem

The girl has two remedies:
1. Go to her superiors/ HR manager/ or any person in such authority to take action.
2. She can also file an FIR against that man. She has the right to take legal action.

You can also gather other females who have suffered this similar problem; it will help strengthen your case.

In fact, the way I consider this case is that you people must inform the manager concerned. Otherwise, it will bring defame to the company as well, instead of the victim.

Shalini ji, as per my suggestion, you or the right concerned person must approach the manager. Otherwise, instead of the victim, it will bring defame to the organization as well.

This sounds like slavery. How can one tolerate this today. Wake up girls. It's a disgrace - raise your voice. Complain that you are being harassed.

Of course, any kind of physical offense should be brought to the notice of management. No matter how much experience a person has, they cannot escape the consequences of such disgusting acts.

Dear Shalini,

Where are you working? Please file a complaint at the nearest police station against that mail with the statement of that lady. Issue a notice to that employee when the police start verification. I want to know if that guy worked for 5 or 10 years, then he can do anything in the organization.

Before complaining, all females should come together to beat that guy until he can't stand. If a person in India doesn't have respect for girls or women, they are not worth anything - "kisi ke kabil nahi hai wo." Kick him out of the organization.

As you mentioned, he has beaten many female employees, and still, management is not taking action. I can see a clear picture - management is very weak or least interested in addressing this kind of incident, displaying unprofessional behavior. It seems that the employee in question is strong and behaves like a thug, making others afraid to speak up against him.

As this is a crime, the victim must report the incident to management in writing or through email. If management does not take any action within 24 hours, the victim should report the incident to the police. Victims who choose to report to the police must acknowledge their own status as victims and create narratives that will persuade others. Shalini, you can act as a witness in this case.

I truly hope to see him in jail. Why is this action necessary? Because if appropriate measures are not taken, he will continue to harm others.

Dear Shallini,

I am surprised that you are still working there. Girl, just up and stick and walk away. Before you do that, ask the victim to put her bad experience in writing and hand a copy to the Boss.

Regards,
Colonel Jude

Dear Shalini,

Before providing you advice, let us introduce ourselves. We are a legal educational institution based in Kolkata since 1999 with a vision to provide guidance to Law Students. We also offer free legal advice to companies, legal professionals, and the general public.

From our experience, we have observed that it is very difficult to prove these types of incidents, especially when they involve individuals of opposite genders. Please confirm with me whether the girl is willing to testify against the man before the management or not. Kindly keep us informed about any updates so that we can provide you with guidance.

Thank you,
Centre for Legal Studies, Kolkata
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Hello Shalini,

You must communicate with HR about these issues. Such problems are common in companies where girls are in the minority. I have also faced similar problems. Do not be afraid; be firm with that individual so that he will not dare to repeat such behavior.

Best way is to give him a warning letter for his misconduct in the office.

Regards, Pradeep

Dear Shalini,

I believe that as an HR person, you must take action. Please first consider the other girls who have gone through similar experiences, speak with them. You do not necessarily need proof as an HR person, but try to obtain anything in written form from them so that you will have strong evidence against him.

Regards,
Dakshata

It's a very serious misconduct, so no matter how experienced he is, it's better to file a complaint in writing or send it through mail with a CC to the GM. If no action is taken by the management, then you can take that girl to court.

Sachin HR & Admin Executive.

Having 2 years of experience does not qualify him to hold a stick in his hand or to misbehave with fellow colleagues. A newcomer doing such things can still be ignored, and warnings can be issued. Such behavior by an experienced person should not be tolerated at all.

Dear,

First, kindly understand the situation in which the incident occurred. You have mentioned that he is rude to all girls in the organization, then why has no one complained about it until now? After 2 years, you realize that he is rude and physically harming girls, and action needs to be taken! Is that acceptable?

My suggestion is to give him a warning letter because this is the first time you have received a complaint, and you can resolve the issue internally, maintaining workflow without disruption. If you receive another complaint about him with the same issue, then take serious action.

Thanks and regards, Reddy

Hi,

You should all come together, report the matter to your senior, and take strict action against him.

Regards,
Deepti

Come on! I mean, you guys aren't school students. I can't even believe that you still haven't done anything to him. Go knock him off! If the manager doesn't do anything, you should. Go on strike if required, but give him a lesson. We do have labor laws, don't we?

Retambra

Shallini,

If you want to maintain your company's image and reputation,
If you believe in a friendly working environment,
If you respect humanity, and
If you do not want to face the same in the future,
Please inform the management.
And if possible, put the case on the office notice board in detail, mentioning the person's name.
It will make that person think twice before repeating the same actions with others.
Respect humanity in the organization and make it a habit.

Sayan

Dear,

First, kindly understand the situation in which circumstances that incident happened. You have mentioned that he is rude to all girls in the organization, then why has no one complained about it until now? After two years, you realize that he is rude and mistreating girls, and action needs to be taken! Is that acceptable?

My suggestion is to issue a warning letter because you have received a complaint for the first time only. Resolve the issue internally to maintain workflow without disturbance. If you receive another complaint about him with the same issue, then take serious action against him.

Thanks & regards,
Reddy

Before taking up with higher authorities, take written evidence from the ladies who suffered and any other personal evidence. If you are the observer, go ahead with your own complaint.

Hi, this is Santosh. He doesn't know how to behave with females, so first, tell him straight away that if he continues this practice, he may be in trouble. Immediately bring this issue to your higher officials and urge them to take severe action against him. Please also ensure to take care of the female trainee.

Santosh JR OFFICER HR NCSGROUP

Dear Shallini,

Well, please go and tell the incident to your senior manager as soon as possible and also convince him to make a police report. I do not understand how a mature guy (at least by age!!!) can do such a disgusting thing. It should have definitely been brought to the notice of the management the first day the incident happened. How could you just let that slip by?

In fact, I also wonder why the girls who were beaten up by him did not complain. Having two years of experience in the organization does not make him great or above all. Nonetheless, it highlights his irresponsibility, regardless of his position. Beating up anyone, let alone a female, is a crime, and people need to be punished for that. You cannot just let things go; that will only make them stronger and more likely to repeat it. Such people should be fired and made to attend court.

So, please go and inform the management. Also, if the management does not prioritize justice and the security of its employees, just leave that organization. It is not worth spending your time there when they themselves are least bothered.

Regards,

Mridulika

Hi,

Friend, see, this is really a shameful act done by any employee, be it a male or a female employee. It's the right of the person to have his space of dignity. If not taken seriously till now, at least it's better late than never. It's your responsibility to report it to your higher officials and get a show-cause notice issued to him. Let him have 2nd number of years of experience. If it had to happen in my organization and the act was done by the VP, I would get him issued a show-cause notice through the correct means. Probably he is taking HR of your company for granted, and it's a mistake on your HR part as well. Why didn't you address this act at the first notice? It's your fault as well.

Well, issue him a show-cause notice and let him give clarity as to why he performed this act. Also, issue a final warning letter followed by it.

Thanks,
Nivvvv

This is very unfair to the girls. That fellow doesn't know the power of girls. First, try to solve it within the company by seeking the help of the manager. If that doesn't work, then you can file a case against that fellow. You girls should be the ones to make him understand what happens when a fellow teases or abuses any girl. It is in your hands now; show everyone what a girl is capable of.

Now, I am not giving any suggestions. I am asking you, Shalini, what are you going to do after reading all this????

I think it can be called a hostile work environment. Working environments are subject to individual definitions. For example, sexual joking, touching, and patting may be considered unwelcome sexual attention to some but not to others. The courts must obviously be very careful in rendering decisions concerning the definition of hostile environment harassment behaviors, as the danger exists that frivolous complaints will be encouraged, further straining an already overcrowded court system. Thus, the question of a reasonable definition of what constitutes a hostile work environment is an important one.

Why a Standard of Reasonableness is Necessary:

At last, I would say: "Women must not accept; she must challenge. She must not be awed by that which has been built up around her; she must reverence that woman in her which struggles for expression."

Regards,
Vandana Sharma

Thank you all,

That employee has been put on check, and my MD is out of station. He will be pushed off from the organization by the end of this week. Thanks all for your advice.

Hello Shalini,

Beating up anyone, with or without any reason, is not acceptable. You have also informed us that he has been doing so to all the females in the organization. I would rather say that please bring this issue to the attention of the higher authorities regarding the wrong activities carried out by the employee. Whether the employee has 2 years or 10 years of experience, it's a crime. No one has the right to touch another person. If you ignore this now, there will be many more such activities coming up that you could never anticipate. Please take action now before it's too late.

Regards,
Crys

Hello,

Advise the female employee to raise an issue by filing a complaint with the head of the HR department, stating that she is considering lodging a legal complaint at the nearby police station. However, before taking that step, she would like to have a discussion with the management.

This approach will ensure that a resolution is reached, as no management team wants to jeopardize their goodwill or reputation. Additionally, it will help establish a sense of discipline among the employees in the organization.

Remember, every issue has a solution. :-)

It is pathetic and unacceptable how your company tolerates such a worst thing happened. Why haven't you complained to your manager and the police to take action against the ruthless person? Why has nobody raised their voice against this person? He may have many years of experience, but it doesn't mean he has the right to hit anyone. Please take action immediately.

Dear Shalini,

I think all the female employees facing this problem should come together and give a written complaint to the HR/Personnel Department. They should also file an FIR against that employee at the nearby police station. No one has the right to hurt anybody in the organization, physically or mentally, and tolerating such actions is the biggest offense. So go ahead and take action.

Regards,
Supriya

Hi Shalini,

It's good that action has been taken on him, but still, ensure that the action should be such that all the employees should get the message that no one will be spared for doing any such activities. And one more thing, we ourselves give an opportunity to bully us. Always be firm and strong and don't let anybody trouble you on the basis of gender, caste, experience, or post.

Regards,
Supriya

Shallini,

Make sure if it was a male employee or her manager. Any personal enmity between him/her? Hope they convert the department into a boxing ring with knockout sessions. Anything may happen in the North. I hear of this sort of incident after several years. Hmm... Human Reliability is dwindling nowadays. What a pity!

Regards,
Chandru

Hi,

I totally disagree with your point; this is not the solution for such a problem. By marrying forcibly with any girl, we are putting the girl in jeopardy. We should first learn to accept and respect ourselves for what we are and fight by ourselves for any injustice being done to us.

Regards,
Supriya

"A man has to live with himself, and he should see to it that he always has good company."

Hi. Is there any occasion when a female beats a male employee? Let the female employees beat the rogue Ravana and teach him a lesson. Or if you cannot do that, marry him forcibly with a lady (any lady). That will serve him better. Then a beast becomes a RAT.

Regards,
GSS

Sex discrimination at work refers to the mistreatment or bias faced by individuals based on their gender. When such acts are committed by an employee, the employer may be held liable for their actions as well.

Sexual harassment and discrimination create a hostile and illegal environment within an organization. If such behavior is reported to the employer and no prompt action is taken, the employer can be held accountable under the law.

Discrimination can be direct or indirect, where individuals are treated negatively based on their gender. Direct discrimination involves disrespectful treatment solely due to gender, while indirect discrimination occurs when certain genders are disadvantaged in terms of rules and facilities compared to others.

Exceptions exist, such as single-sex facilities like nursing homes. Discrimination based on pregnancy or maternity leave is illegal and should be reported.

Harassment involves creating a demeaning work atmosphere based on gender, while victimization occurs when someone reporting such behavior faces retaliation. Employers must justify their actions in addressing gender bias and mistreatment to prevent recurrences.

Sexual harassment, including unsolicited propositions, vulgar comments, and lewd behavior, is a violation of dignity. Employers are responsible for preventing such behavior and employees can take action by reporting incidents and seeking support from colleagues, unions, or legal authorities.

Employees should unite against harassment, report incidents to management, and escalate to labor authorities if necessary under the Sexual Discrimination Act.

Mohan Rao
Manager HR

Please tell him not to use such words. If he wants to swear, he can do it, but not go and tell everyone.

Jokes apart - As an HR professional, please ask him to mind his language. This will not promote a good atmosphere at work otherwise. Good luck!

If he is going to be terminated, don't bother about the fact that he uses bad language at work. Just counsel him and tell him he needs to change for his own good.

Hello Everybody,

What I could suggest is when somebody is asking for a solution, please help him/her by giving a suggestion on overcoming such issues rather than commenting on what happened. This would help the person to have a discussed idea of what should be done. Again, people who give a suggestion have to think about how that would help the girl in a safer being. Any actions taken against the boy shouldn't bring down personal vengeance against the girl. Please do take it forward with all consideration in mind. I am really sorry if this statement of mine would have hurt anyone personally... :)

Dear Shalili,
You are also a "GIRL" Think. If same would have happen with you! How you would have reacted and taken action???
I completely agree with "octavious" that your company which is located at place, where there is no Law and order or democracy."
Do take serious action against him.
Experience doesn't matter shalini. What matters is Attitude, skill and then knowledge of an individual.
Complain your Manager and make sure illegal actions are taken against him and at the same time protect the girl too.
All the best.

This is Arun.

Mostly, this does not happen to all organizations. The female employees face difficulties. In such cases, they should inform a higher-level manager about the concerning person.

It is better that the girl informs the higher authority without fail. Only then will she get a better solution; otherwise, she will encounter many problems.

If he really behaves like this, then he should be sacked from the company and handed over to the police.

Hi,

What action have you taken, madam? So many suggestions have been given. We would also like to know what has happened. If you don't stop now, the X person will repeat it at any time with anyone. It's better to react fast... :)

Dear Shalini,

I'm eager to know what action has been taken against that insane man. Please think through and analyze after seeing all the replies you've got.

The act of a male employee comes under sexual harassment of a female employee in the workplace, and a complaint may be made to the management in this regard.

Regards.

What are you thinking? Don't dwell on it too much. Just complain about him to your manager right away. This kind of behavior is not acceptable. Forget the two years of experience. If he were a business head, you should not tolerate it.

I guess he has been suffering from some mental illness. And these kinds of people should be in an asylum. It's better to remove him from the organization. If you don't take immediate action, he will take you people for granted.

Yes, you must report the incident to a higher authority. Experience does not play any role in misconduct with coworkers.

Hi Shalini,

This comes under direct discrimination, and action should be taken immediately. Kindly take this issue to the management and convey to them in terms of discrimination. Even though how many years he or she has, it doesn't matter. The basic thing for any employee is behavior, and after this experience, talent will come into the picture. My opinion is that he should be strongly punished.

Shalini has said that action is being taken to get rid of the person, and she is waiting for the Director to return to work from his trip/holiday. Please see https://www.citehr.com/225803-male-e...trainee-6.html

Please do not give any more advice or discuss this topic. LET US CLOSE THIS THREAD.

Have a nice day.

Simhan

Dear Shallini,

Not exactly the same, but a little bit similar case happened to my friend. My friend is a fresher, and it's her first job. In the organization where she is working, her superior, who is an HR Manager, drank once during lunchtime. After coming back, he was speaking rubbish and singing songs at my friend. The next day, his superior was absent, so she made a complaint to the GM. The GM is a very nice person, but he couldn't support her; he just said he would talk with the HR Manager about that matter. The problem the GM is facing here is that the HR Manager is very knowledgeable and experienced, so replacing that person would not be beneficial for the company.

Dear Sonu,

What, the HR Manager himself had drunk and came to the office?? Definitely, your company has to be an excellent place to work. That's why I asked you in my reply, was it a male employee or the manager himself. When the HR manager is unable to be a role model, there are no words to comment on his conduct. What to do with his knowledge and experience? That GM who couldn't voice out would have bought him (HR manager) a drink. So, an inseparable boozing pair, GM and Manager-HR.

God, save the employees.

Shalini, silently bearing with ruthless and indecent behavior is an encouragement to the bully in your office. All of you need to unite against such a person and take the matter to higher authorities and see that justice is done.

Basically, this kind of crime does not leave evidence or clues and is hard to prove. Be strict with that guy and give him a warning letter, so that such things can't be repeated by anyone.

Hi,

There are a lot of factors to be considered, such as his age and the situation in which he acts, among others. Please don't just jump to the conclusion that the person is arrogant. I have come across some people who, while teaching or helping others, may come across as arrogant when their points don't seem to reach them, albeit with a light touch.

Thank you.

I think first of all, you should know what your service agreement/condition of service says about fighting or beating someone up. In my organization, we have a set of rules and actions that will be taken if any events such as this situation come up. First, give him a letter of warning if the matter is reported officially by the victim. Even if the victim does not report the case, you could still go ahead to initiate action as a deterrent to others that the workplace is no place for beating up people. In other words, a strong letter of warning after all necessary inquiries are made.

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I think first of all you should know what your service agreement/condition of service says about fighting or beating someone up. In my organization, we have a set of rules and actions that will be taken if any events of such a situation come up. First, give him a letter of warning if the matter is reported officially by the victim. Even if the victim does not report the case, you could still go ahead to initiate action as a deterrent to others that the workplace is no place for beating up people. In other words, a strong letter of warning should be issued after all necessary inquiries are made.