Husband Problems

Johana 1 · July 2003

Our receptionist ( temporary employee)asked yesterday if it was ok that she record her ex-husband calling her here as evidence.She told her supervior that she will buy her own personal pocket recorder to record with and it has no effect upon the telephone system. An officer gave her that information last night. All she need is one incident. The employee is having domestic problems.
My first reaction is No. I don't want the company in the middle of this battle.
I don't think her status as a temp makes a difference but I thought I should mention that fact.
Your advice is appreciated! Thanks!

Hunter1 · July 2003

I'd give the employee credit for being honest with you. She could have done the recording without asking. I'd lean toward cooperating with her. Sounds like she needs to get this done. I'd also try to make arrangements to see that she's only recording a conversation with the husband, not business calls. Also see earlier posts concerning recording of conversations with or without another party's knowledge.

skyrocket · July 2003

My own personal opinion is that you as an employer have a duty to protect your employee under the Workplace Violence provisions of OSHA. This is a federal requirement. In addition to your IIPP (Illness and Injury Prevention Program) you must have a Workplace Violence Program that would address these types of situations.

What you have is an employee being harassed at work and a potential for a violent encounter at work. If recording these harassing phone calls will allow her to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), I believe the employer must take all reasonable steps to protect the employee, temporary or not.

I only have a Model Policy for California. ([url]http://www.dir.ca.gov/DOSH/dosh_publications/iipsecurity.html[/url]). Perhaps you can locate one on the federal OSHA website...

FrayWitzer · July 2003

I have drafted domestic violence policies for a number of companies (all Massachusetts based) that wanted to voluntarily include such policies in their employment practices. Because I like to help encourage the adoption of such policies, I would be happy to provide a copy to anyone who is interested, free for the asking.

Evan

E Wart · July 2003

E Wart
I would love a copy of your policy if you would share it. fax 770-981-3345 or [email]ewarthen@newcombspring.com[/email]

blw · July 2003

I would appreciate a copy. My fax is 210-431-6470 or email at [email]hr1@saum.org[/email]
Tks!

sandra_d · July 2003

May I have a copy too? Thanks for your generousity!! [email]trinityhumres@frontiernet.net[/email]

dmd · July 2003

Evan,
Would you please add me to your list of interested folks? fax is 952/473-2766, or [email]ddross@hrguidance.com[/email]

Thanks in advance!

Johana 1 · July 2003

Evan
Please sendme a copy as well [email]johana.fina@aspenfurniture.com[/email]. Thanks

RussJ · July 2003

I would appreciate a copy as well, e-mail of fax.
[email]l_russell_jansen@astaris.com[/email] or 314.268.4263

Thank you.

afender · July 2003

Evan,
I too would love a copy via fax 972-937-4094 or e-mail [email]afender@cardinalcorp.com[/email]

THANKS!

nancyp · July 2003

I would really appreciate a copy....you are to kind. My fax number is 765-364-6762. Thank you very much.

FrayWitzer · July 2003

Do you have an email address? If not, let me know and I will fax it over.

Evan

HRQ · July 2003

I would love a copy - we are a 400 employee company, 95% female, and spouse-related issues come up fairly often! Thanks!

email to [email]lbremer@sunrisepreschools.com[/email] or fax to 480/759-0118

globex · July 2003

I would like a copy also, please. [email]globexamerica@algxmail.com[/email] or fax 214-353-0074.

Thanks,
Jerry

BillG · July 2003

I too would like a copy of your DV policy. Please send to

[email]bgrosvenor@raellc.com[/email]

Thanks.

BillG

celeste · July 2003

I know you have had several requests for a copy of this policy but if you don't mind, I would also like a copy. You can email it to:
[email]mckinney.m@nyloncraft.com[/email]

HR Diva · July 2003

Evan,

Please send me a copy too. My fax # is (915) 947-2054. Thank you.

FrayWitzer · July 2003

Do you have an email address? If not, let me know and I will fax it over.

Evan

System · July 2003

Evan,

I see you are being bombarded for your policy. Can I add to the storm? I would greatly appreciate a copy!

Thanx!

"Sam"

[email]hrdir@iximd.com[/email]

Cheryl · July 2003

Please send me a copy too! fax # (509) 882-2197 or email
[email]tina@repowell.net[/email]

Thank You!

owenlady · July 2003

I too would love a copy if you would share: [email]carole.owen@bgfh.com[/email] or fax at 859-335-3700.

Thank you very much.

Bizee1 · July 2003

Beep....beep....beep....
That's the sound of the truck backing up here.
Where did the DV come into this? Johana only said the person was having "domestic problems". That could mean a whole lotta things: financial, custody, fighting over who gets this, that, etc.
The question you (Johana) asked was should you let her record a conversation. First of all, AZ is a one-consent state so she would be legally permitted to do this. BUT - I don't think it's appropriate for her to do this while on your company time. If he's going to call her at work, he will also call her at home, and that's where the recording should take place.

cwells · July 2003

E Wart
I would love a copy of your policy if you would share it. My e-mail address is [email]cwells@len-ind.com[/email] or fax 517-589-8321.
Thank you very much.

mmscott · July 2003

I would love a copy as well. Please send to
[email]Mscott@abcbelt.com[/email]

Thanks

FrayWitzer · July 2003

Well, she did mention that the ee had been advised by an "officer." Could be a corporate officer, I suppose, but I had assumed a police officer...

Evan

FrayWitzer · July 2003

Thanks for all of the requests. I have emailed copies to everyone who supplied an email address.

Evan

bobbysmom · July 2003

Please add me to that long list. email: [email]ruth.klinck@shawgrp.com[/email]
thanks!

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