Re: Physical abuse by employer

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On 10/31/05, Donna Quaranto wrote:
> In Feb, my boss rode with me, and he screamed and yelled
> at me for getting lost. I reported this to HR
> department...they did nothing. I reported it to an
> attorney, and they, of course, wanted $5,000 for the case
> to initially start it (I have no money like this). I put
> up with this abuse becaue I needed the job, now, I was
> laid off and never see this manager anymore. However,
> still working (got picked back up again by same co), now,
> I am facing another terrible manager who is not abusing me
> physically, but verbally harassing me. What recourse? Free
> lawyers, statute of limitations? Some one help me.

Terrible managers are a dime-a-dozen but verbal lashes, while
childish, are not illegal unless it becomes physical or
sexual in nature.

Options: Find another company to work for.