I am receiving harassing calls and letters from my husband’s former coworkers. Can I ask his former employer for help with this matter?
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I am receiving harassing calls and letters from my husband’s former coworkers. Can I ask his former employer for help with this matter?
Since my husband’s departure from his previous place of
employment, I have received harassing phone calls, letters,
and communications via social media from anonymous
individuals who only identify themselves as former
coworkers. My parents received a letter as well.
I do know that several people within his department are
aware of this situation, including his former director.
My question is, could I approach my husband’s former
employer for help in this matter. I am being contacted at my
job. I am afraid my children will be contacted next.
Asked on October 17, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, North Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No, the employer has no responsibility for phone calls, posts, etc. that its staff make unless they are doing them as part of their job--that is, unless the employer is telling them to do these things, requiring them to do them, etc. Employers are only responsible for what employee's do as part of their job.
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