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We have an employee he lives with his girlfriend. Several times the girlfriend has called my office and left, very disturbing messages on my voice mail, regarding our employee physically beating her. This last time, she used very in approperiate language, and told the owner to "f " off. and that it was our job to get our employee help? I have mentioned this to the employee several times via verbal warning. What is my employers responsibility in this matter. Need help in this crutial situation.
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I would document all contact that has occurred in the past. Who she spoke to, when , what was said by both parties, and so on. Also document conversations you had with the employee about the situation.
It is hard for you to know if the girlfriend is just upset with him and trying to get him in trouble at work or if she is really reaching out for help. It doesn't make sense that she would tell off the owner if she is asking for help or help for your employee???
I would not take any adverse action against the employee as you have no idea what is really going on at home. The next time the employee's girlfriend calls I would let her know that you are not the proper people to notify of this crime. Let her know she needs to contact the police for help with this matter. The police / judge will determine what help the employee needs. Just let her know by law you are not authorized to speak to him about getting help or anything else she is calling about.
I don't know if you have the mesage she left saved but you can call your local police dept and tell them the situation and have them file a report and they can decide how to proceed. She must already know that she can call the police and press charges but is choosing not to. If you tell the police they will probably contact her to see if she would like to press charges, but I am not sure what if any action is taken based on the fact that a 3rd party is making the complaint. But if anything it will be on report and if she choses not to press charges then she can be notified that she is not to call you anymore regarding this situation.
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