What to do if your immediate supervisor a (captain) comments that you are on drugs? We all carry guns. I do not use drugs and if this continues i will (on my own) take a hair follicle,
blood and urine tests.
2006-12-20 06:39:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Advice: treat it lightly, but let him know he is wrong. It could even have been meant in a casual way. If you are pretty sure it wasn't meant as a joke ("You must be on drugs"), then make sure you put the comment on the record, and your denial on the record. With personnel, or your immediate supervisor's supervisor.
You don't have to make an accusation against your supervisor out of it, and will be better served if you treat it lightly. Say "I'm sure he didn't mean it, but I wanted to say for the record . . . ."
Don't bother taking a drug test on your own. It will have no value as evidence. Instead, offer to take one for the company, if the company wants. Say "If there is any question, I'd be happy to take a drug test, any test the company chooses."
If the supervisor is purposefully doing this to make your life difficult, and has done other things, document them all and report them. But it will make things even more difficult at work in the short run.
2006-12-20 06:46:59 · answer #1 · answered by C_Bar 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming that you are female. If so, this could be a case of "hostile work environment".
Unless the Captain is sure that you are, in fact, "using" his comments are creating a chilling effect in fellow officers as to your capability to come to their assistance when needed. It also creates a situation of doubt as to your professionalism and your character.
Go to your PBA rep and file a complaint. If s/he doesn't want to get involved, file a charge with the Human Rights Commission of your State and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Always helps to contact the local newspaper too.
Why should you go out of your way to prove your innocence?
Make him "put up...."
2006-12-20 18:13:24 · answer #2 · answered by PALADIN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a difficult situation. Take the test and prove them wrong beyond a shadow of a doubt.
2006-12-20 14:41:29 · answer #3 · answered by StormyC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he says it within hearing range of other people you work with, it's called slander and you can sue him and the department for it. Let HR (if you have HR) or his boss know that this is happening and make sure they know you are prepared to stand up for your right to a safe work environment.
2006-12-20 14:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just ask what he means by it- his responce will let you know if its a joke or not. If it isn't, offer to take the test, if it is, just let him know you didn't find it all that funny. Talk to your HR people- thats what their there for
2006-12-20 14:49:04 · answer #5 · answered by paintmeblue719 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually the one doing the "accusing" has SOMETHING " to hide and is trying his/her best to direct then attention towards someone else. Challange the person! Me I would say let's go right now and I will voluntairly do the drug screen--------what do you have to lose---your job---------not if the test is negative----go for it.
2006-12-20 14:45:27 · answer #6 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go over his head and tell them your supervisor is slandering you.
2006-12-20 17:02:59 · answer #7 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the test and prove him wrong!
2006-12-20 14:42:10 · answer #8 · answered by Sara S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋