How do you deal with unacceptable employee behavior?

How do you deal with unacceptable employee behavior?

Make sure you’re not a culprit.

1. Don’t react; respond. Hold your tongue, keep perspective even when you’re frustrated, and model the calm, productive behaviors you want your employees to exhibit.
2. Explain what you want; not what you don’t.
3. Provide regular coaching and feedback.
4. Ask for employee input.

When to discipline an employee for a threat?

In considering the reasonability and proportionality of discipline when a threat is reported, employers must ask, “To what extent is it likely that this employee, if returned to the workplace, can be relied upon to conduct himself or herself in a way that is safe for others?”.

Can a public sector employee make a death threat?

A labour arbitrator found that a public sector employee had made a death threat against a union representative in the workplace. After a lengthy investigation, the employer terminated the employee, in part because of the employer’s obligation under the OHSA to take all reasonable steps to maintain a safe workplace.

What to do when an ex employee threatens your business?

“Sticks and stones will break your bones, but words will never hurt you,” goes the old adage. But a former employee who takes physical action can put your employees in danger. Report any threats made by the ex-employee, and contact the proper authorities if a visibly angry former employee shows up at your company or business.

Can a employer dismiss a threat of violence?

In short, because the uttering of a threat of violence now legally constitutes an act of violence, employers can no longer dismiss such behaviour as mere talk. A labour arbitrator found that a public sector employee had made a death threat against a union representative in the workplace.

Is it common for employees to threaten other employees?

Workplace bullying is a global concern. Almost half of all American employees have been affected by this phenomenon. Surprisingly, 72 percent of employers encourage, defend or deny it. This problem is also common in the UK, affecting nearly one-third of workers. The question is: what can managers do if an employee threatens another employee?

Can a former employee put you in danger?

A former employee posting harsh words online will eventually run its course. “Sticks and stones will break your bones, but words will never hurt you,” goes the old adage. But a former employee who takes physical action can put your employees in danger.

“Sticks and stones will break your bones, but words will never hurt you,” goes the old adage. But a former employee who takes physical action can put your employees in danger. Report any threats made by the ex-employee, and contact the proper authorities if a visibly angry former employee shows up at your company or business.

Can a person threaten to harm a co-worker?

An employee may communicate a specific threat to harm a co-worker via e-mail or a social networking site, for example. Or a threat may contain implicit or overt racial prejudices or may suggest sexually predatory and assaulting behaviors. No policy can always prevent employees from threatening or perpetrating violence.