Being stalked/harrassed by a security guard at work. What should I do/what are my rights
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Being stalked/harrassed by a security guard at work. What should I do/what are my rights
He shows up at places he knows I’ll be and stares at me intently. He follows me
around from a distance and looks away whenever I stare back at him. I’ve seen
him take pictures of me and I saw him looking into my car once I confronted
him about it here and he claimed someone reported it as a suspicious vehicle.
It’s reached the point where the other workers are starting to take notice/worry.
I’m only an intern so it’s not like I have much power, but it’s really starting to
creep me out. I brought it up with my boss and he told security about it, but
nothing happened. Do I not have any real rights here since he’s technically doing
his job? What should I do?
Asked on April 16, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Arizona
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
An employer is not required to intervene if one employee is stalking or harassing another. It is unwise for them to not do so, if the complaint is credible, since if you harmed, etc. by him, because they were aware of the risk or threat, they can be then be held liable for your injuries; that is, while they cannot be prospectively required to act, they can be held liable after the fact. But they can choose to not act and take the chance of future liability.
If the guard's behavior crosses the line into criminal stalking or harassment, you could file a police report against him, possibly press charges, and possibly get a protective or restraining order. You wish to go to the local police station and discuss the situation with a detective, to explore your criminal justice options.
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