Who is liable for an assault in the workplace?
Employers who fail to address or minimise the risk of violence against their workers may be liable if assaults in the workplace occur.
Can You claim compensation for an assault at work?
Yes. Your employer has a duty of care to ensure you are kept safe at work, whether that be against an assault or an accident. Even if your employer was not directly involved in the assault, you may still be able to claim compensation if they knew, or should have known, that it was a risk and failed to take reasonable steps to avoid you being hurt.
Who is the best lawyer for assault at work?
Thompsons Solicitors are specialists in all matters relating to workplace assault compensation claims and will expertly advise you as to whether or not you have a valid assault at work claim. There are strict time limits in place to make any injury claim, so contact our accident at work lawyers today for legal guidance.
What should you do after an assault at work?
Here are 14 things you should do after an assault at work… If you have been assaulted at work call us on 01423 788 538 to speak to an expert solicitor. Violence incidents at work can cause a variety of injuries – both physical and psychological.
Can a person be accused of assault in the workplace?
It’s possible that an employee might have “consented” to the assault or battery. For example, your employer could argue that “consent” existed when you and your supervisor are “horsing around” in the workplace, even when you claim the action got out of hand.
When does assault and battery happen in the workplace?
Assault and battery sometimes happen in the workplace when there are fights between employees and supervisors or between two employees. Assault and battery are two separate claims that employees can bring against their employer. The “legal” definition of assault differs from how the word is normally used in everyday language.
Here are 14 things you should do after an assault at work… If you have been assaulted at work call us on 01423 788 538 to speak to an expert solicitor. Violence incidents at work can cause a variety of injuries – both physical and psychological.
Can a parent corporation be liable for an employee assault?
the employer’s intentional conduct played a part in the assault and injury (as where the employer “sicced” one employee on another), or the employee is legally entitled to recover from a parent corporation because the immediate employer is not covered by workers’ compensation (such as in a franchise setting).