Should I file a complaint with Human Resources? Please read details.?

Question

I'm in sales and a coworker of mine sold a deal in my territory, which he was not allowed to do. When I brought this to the attention of my manager, he made us split the commission. It would have been fine if it ended right there, but because of him it didn't. My coworker is obviously a spaz and started getting real loud with me and caused a scene and said you don't know who you are f***ing with. He said this really loud in front of like 10 people who are witnesses. He was totally out of control, but I kept my cool and never raised my voice. He was also talking trash about me when I wasn't at work yet that morning, saying really loud "All he does is spend his money at whore houses, now I'm going to f**k him in the a*s!!", trying to deface me. Should I go to HR and issue a formal complaint? What are the repercussions to me if I do this, if any? Does it go on my record that I issued the complaint? I work for a huge company that is a Broker Dealer and have my NASD Series 7.

Answer 1

I understand your position as I'm in a very similar situation. I went to my boss about another coworker aggressive behaviour and the boss did nothing and actually defended the other one like well she only does it when she's not happy. Well I'd like to know where I can have a job and treat people like crap and still remained employed? I was hesitant as well but I did go to HR but this was after 4 yrs of dealing with this. HR was supportive but keep in mind if you do this wait about a month and request to see your employee file, you have the right as long as another coworker is present well you view it. Also I'm not sure where your from but in Canada we have a employment standard act and I viewed the rules on the Internet so the next time the boss and I spoke i used quotes from the employment act and she knew that I was well informed and changed her tune as no company wants the government investigating and going through the records. Good luck and only live with this for the max a year and change jobs or learn to deal with it or you will become unhealthy.

Answer 2

I don't think anyone can answer this question for you. First let me say that you should document as much of this as possible whether you report it or not. Keep a written log of the statements made and the dates together with witnesses names if possible. Filing a formal complaint with your company depends mostly on the culture of your company. Will you be treated differently in the future for making such a complaint? Perhaps I am wrong, but from what you say I don't see this as one of the prohibited areas of action in terms of employment discrimination (race, religion, gender, age and sexual harassment are the main 5). Your co-worker is simply a hostile person. Your state may have laws that are stricter than the federal laws also and that may offer you more protection. If you truly feel threatened, you should talk to someone about it.

Answer 3

You can file a complaint but doubt if it will help you much. If you were a female, you could file a discrimination suit and it would be taken more seriously.

This will be treated less seriously and may end up harming you in the long run. Best to work it out with the other fellow if you can or just stay away from him. He sounds like a jerk and there is no law saying that you can't be a jerk.
Good luck

Answer 4

One thing is for certain, he's got it out for you! I would file a complaint, but nobody knows your work environment like you do. I have worked jobs that I would not file a complaint b/c I knew I would face reprocussions, but at the job I'm at now, I could and the situation would be taken care of. I would not allow him to defame me though, and it's obvious that he doesn't care who knows that he's got a problem with you. Last but not least, your personnel file is private and should not be shared with anyone, so it shouldn't be public record. I would go to my supervisor again, and allow him to take care of it, but if it didn't stop, I would take it to the next level. You will be more respected by using the chain of command. Good Luck and don't allow him to push you around!

Answer 5

I would file a complaint. If anything happens you have all kinds of ways to deal with that.... But get it on paper in the form of a complaint first then go from there

Answer 6

Whether or not it ends up in some record somewhere is up to the company's internal policies. In this case, complaining to HR may make the situation worse. I would just let him continue to make an *** of himself and people will come around to your side. Eventually he'll be so isolated by his own behavior that he will quit all on his own.

Answer 7

Yes, when someone threatens you, always take it seriously. Document everything. You may also have grounds to file a criminal complaint with the District Attorney, if the man is threatening to harm you, physically or mentally.

Answer 8

Go to your manager first. Let him deal with it and make sure you document all of this. If you don't get any action from your manager then go off to HR. Don't go around your manager, give him/her a chance to solve the problem first. If you go to HR first your manager will look at it like you are going behind their back.

Answer 9

I definitely would and I would do it soon. This type of behavior is totally uncalled for and this person should be terminated. If you have witnesses, I'd call upon their help too, to better add weight to your case. You handled the situation very professionally. I wouldn't worry about any repercussions to you (none), HE should be the one worrying.

Answer 10

Definitely file a complaint.

If this guy does nothing else to you, then it wont matter.

But if he continues stuff like this, it will really help your case to show that there was a pattern of behavior and you reported it.