One of my father's staff is gonna sue my daddy because he said my daddy scolded and yelled at him at work. He wants to sue my daddy for discrimination and harassment. My daddy now is in a very low mood and doest want to say too much. He told me he just wanted to run far far away to find a place where no one else exists. I am wondering if it is really a serious problem to him. I am not pleaing for my daddy, because to my knowledge, getting criticism from Boss is nothing but a great goad to improve ourselves. How come those people are so fragile? Can anybody help to explain should the staff sue my daddy, my daddy will win at last? Or give me some good suggestions on how to soothe my daddy? I was tossing and turning on the bed thinking about a good wayout to help my daddy get rid of the worry. someone here can help me.....
My daddy has inherited heart problem. if my daddy kept in such a mood i am afraid his LCL will go up high. It is quite dangerous to him....
Thanks!!!!!
2007-08-27 14:23:47 · 8 answers · asked by Tun 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is a hard question to answer, because neither you nor I were there when your dad had words with his employee. You are a good person to want to help your father & knowing you care must mean a great deal to him. Back to your question, though: your dad needs to get some legal advice. His employee may or may not choose to sue him, but the possibility exists, especially if there are witnesses and the situation became heated. If your dad works for a large company, there may be union representatives or legal staff who can help him sort things out. If your dad owns his own business, he may want to consult an attorney to protect his assets (things that he owns). Checking your state's labor laws, including affirmative action/discrimination laws would be a good idea too.
Criticism can be constructive or destructive. It depends upon the way it is given and the way in which it is perceived. When people are criticized in a destructive way, they lose face and are more apt to react in a negative way. Constructive criticism allows people to see things from a different perspective without putting them down. There are a great many books on management available at the library. Your dad might want to check the business section for some of them.
Your dad should also speak to his doctor about his heart problem and how stress can affect it. His doctor may suggest an appropriate exercise program. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you & your dad could exercise together!
2007-08-27 15:03:55 · answer #1 · answered by laurel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not worry too much and tell your dad the same. We are living in a law enforced society.If your father is innocent then he must start preparing a case against complain. He must produce witness or witnesses who can vouch in favour of your dad.He should have a written affidavit certified by the lawyer or JP to this effect.It will be a very valuable document in the court case. If your dad has just scolded and yelled is not a big big crime. If it helps then have a meeting with this employee and sort the things out of court. If he is genuinely a good boss then let other employees speak on his behalf to the judge.Have a heart.
2007-08-27 21:34:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think this sort of law suit would stand a chance in court, assuming an attorney will take this case in the first place. The employee is probably just bluffing to get his way or more money from your dad. He/she may even just be after sympathy. Obviously his or her pride was wounded and he/she feels demeaned at this point. Yes, we are all fragile when it comes to our egos, some more so than others.
If this employee is still working for your dad and they have a relationship, suggest maybe that your dad apologize for the way he approached his dissatisfaction towards the employee's work ethic or whatever the performance issue your dad had against this employee. Maybe they can still work it out without having to rely on the courts.
My boss and manager have loss their cool with me, and I have loss my cool with them, but no one is suing anyone over it. We are grown adults who appreciate our individual strengths and styles. We have grown from our past misunderstandings and mistakes, using them as the foundation to build mutual respect and move forward.
Let's also not forget to pray for your dad and the party offended, that their hearts will soften and begin to heal.
2007-08-27 21:52:28 · answer #3 · answered by soulguy85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if the guy had a poor work record, then it will most likely be thrown out of court and they make your father attend sensitivity training , a course on how to handle people without yelling. it is the burden of the employee to prove that he was harassed in the first place and he has to prove the discrimination also.
2007-08-27 21:33:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way they can sue him is if they can prove that he has discriminated against them. Being a boss means being unpopular when you have to issue orders. Those people will not win because they need proof. Since your dad hired them, he didn't discriminate, did he? Tell him to hold his ground. They are trying to intimidate him.
2007-08-27 21:30:54 · answer #5 · answered by judirose2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing you can do is be loving and supportive. The rest will have to sort it's way through court.
2007-08-27 21:26:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude COUNTERSUIT!!!
or in a very wierd twist hope ur daddy gets his LCL up but not dangerously high so that he can get a sttelement than that bitchy boss will burn in hell
MHAHAHHAHAHA
i know its serious mybad
2007-08-27 21:33:55 · answer #7 · answered by Chuy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you repeat what you just said to the jury, your daddy will win the lawsuit.
2007-08-27 21:29:36 · answer #8 · answered by Renaissance Man 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋