I work within a small town taxi/delivery service. I am senior staff. Recently, one of our employees has recieved a peace bond/restraining order from his soon to be ex-wife for utterly threats. The court gave him a conditional sentence, so he could keep his job, but the order still stands. He is to stay away from her home, place of work and not to talk to her. However, she continues to come to our office, obtain services from us, and upset my fellow employees with her tall stories and accusations. I am thinking LEGALLY that we should not be providing any services to her, but my coworkers disagree. Can someone tell me what we should be doing? They won't allow me to seek legal advice on this matter? They disagree with me.
2006-10-15 09:30:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There are 3 other companies she can obtain services from. And I am inquiring on this matter due to the best interests of my company. I could care less about her. I just care that she is upsetting the OTHER employees.
2006-10-15 09:50:51 · update #1
Just because I am senior staff doesn't mean I can just go against the others wishes. Within my company, all must be agreeing on a matter. They all seem to think that it is fine, but I worry that we may be held responsible if something were to happen.
2006-10-15 09:54:34 · update #2
Those who are higher ups than I are what I mean when I say "they."
2006-10-15 09:58:33 · update #3
>> They won't allow me to seek legal advice on this matter? <<
In many jurisdictioins the restraining orders are "mutual," meaning they apply to both sides. The reason is to avoid precisely this problem. Ask to see the restraining order. It may be that your office is assisting in its violation. Then you'll have a sound argument to make to your employer.
2006-10-15 09:37:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's up to the employee/husband to report the actions of his ex-wife to the courts in an effort to obtain a gag order, not you. Keep in mind that if he causes his company to lose business, he is likely to suffer the consequences.
2006-10-15 09:35:22 · answer #2 · answered by Frankie P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a restraining order against you and she continues to use the same firm as you work at.. 1 is there another service she can use 2 if she comes to his work place she is in breech because she is intimidating him at his workplace so she should have a court judgement preventing her from going to his workplace it works both ways. seek legal advice from the court that issued the peace bond you will fine she is in breech .
2006-10-15 09:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by The tagg master 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a legal question, and you really need to consult with a lawyer - I don't know who the "they" is that is preventing you from legal advice - if it's other staff, they're opinion doesnt' matter, you are the senior staff.
If it's your boss telling you to let it go, than maybe its best to let it go.
2006-10-15 09:38:42 · answer #4 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would chat w/ the law,, if he has to stay away from her thenit should be the same for her also,,,
usually a restraining order works both ways,,,
what shall happen if he happens to be there and she walks in ,, he is breakiing it and he can get into trouble,, i would seek out one on her ASAP
2006-10-15 09:39:10 · answer #5 · answered by thanks to our brave troops, 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell her to take her business elsewhere.
She is clearly trying to cause trouble and just hoping that an incident will occur. If it does, you and your co-workers will be dragged into it.
2006-10-15 09:54:24 · answer #6 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should get a restraining order on HER, regardless of what your co-workers say.
2006-10-15 09:34:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get involved in other people's business! You're going to regret it.
2006-10-15 09:35:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look, just stay out of it. Pretend as if she didn't exist.
2006-10-15 09:34:27 · answer #9 · answered by Lil' Gay Monster 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋