Can you get a restraining order against a coworker?

An incident that occured outside of the workplace between a coworker/friend of myself has resulted in a Protective Order against him. Since we work together, how does this work? If I go to work and he is there does that have legal ramifications for us both, or just for him? Ask a lawyer – it’s free! It depends on what the restraining order says.

How to find out if there is a restraining order out on Me?

If the clerk finds an order, request that a copy of the restraining order be sent to you by the clerk’s office if an active case is found. Alternatively, you can telephone the sheriff’s office in the county where you believe a restraining order has been filed.

Can a restraining order prevent someone from harassing you?

Depending on the type of restraining order requested, it can prevent a person from contacting, stalking, abusing, harassing (and more) the “protected person,” or the person who filed the restraining order.

How does a restraining order work in Massachusetts?

The restraining order process is designed to allow an order to be issued very easily, and to be appealed, stopped, or vacated only with the utmost difficulty. It is the product of evil twisted minds, who have no respect for our traditional sense of justice or of the protections provided in our Massachusetts Constitution of due process of law.

What happens if I file a protective order against another person?

If you each have protective orders against each other, the police may not know what to do when there is a problem. You might have trouble getting the police to arrest the abusive person for violating your order. This makes you less safe.

How to respond to false allegations for a protective order?

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Can a child abuser use a protective order?

An abuser may use a Protective Order as a legal weapon to try and get a victim arrested for revenge or to use as leverage in another court case like a divorce, child custody case, or visitation.

My Ex-Spouse Filed a Protective Order based on False Allegations against me?! What Should I Do?

What do you need to know about protection orders?

What Are Protection Orders. Protection orders, restraining orders, no contact orders or protection from abuse orders are legal orders that a judge signs that instructs the alleged abuser to cease certain activity. If the alleged abuser violates the instruction of this order, he or she may face serious consequences.

How to respond to a workplace protection order?

Relocating the employee’s work station. Arranging for an escort to walk the employee to their vehicle. Accommodating telecommuting or other schedule changes, such as fluctuating work hours. Discuss with the employee whether the employer should help document inappropriate contact, such as harassing calls, e-mails, and job site visits.

Can you file a restraining order against your neighbor?

You can’t file a standard domestic violence restraining order against your neighbor despite the violent threats he or she is making against you. Domestic violence restraining order only applies to people who fear for their safety because of someone who has a close relationship with them, such as a lover, a spouse, or even a family member.

What happens if you violate a restraining order?

Mr. Leroi is correct. The terms mater and need to be discussed with the employer. If the restrained party violates the conditions, he can be arrested and charged with a crime and it will be no defense that he was at work or even that the restrained party was OK with the violation… It depends on what the restraining order says.