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Workplace sexual harassment

BlueBaySenior Contributor06 Dec 2019, 9:03 pm AEDT

Workplace sexual harassment

Hi everyone

I work in a Small shop.
I found out tiday thst the locum pharmacist we have had made physical contact with my friend.
he is older than us prob in his 60's. He loves to make sexual comments and jokes.
I don't like him. I just have this horrible feeling.
I'm working with him alone Monday from 4pm to close 5.30om. And alone in the morning for 1/2 hour.
I was shocked when my friend told me.
if he does something to me I will freak. I'm already anxious. My friend was too scared to come to wirk tiday. But she did and tried very hard to keep away frim him.
he's too much in your face. When he speaks to me he's very close.
Im very anxious. Feel sick just thinking of this creep. We're having him fir 3 more weeks.
what should we do?

@Former-Member @Owlunar @Maggie @eth @Shaz51 @Gazza75 @MDT

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candycaneSenior Contributor07 Dec 2019, 5:17 pm AEDT

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Hello @BlueBay

Its very normal to feel scared and unsure in a situation like this. Speaking to your doctor is also a good idea and it seems as though you know to expect support from him. I would also familiarise yourself with the workplace policies on sexual harassment. Glad to hear that you are feeling empowered and have a plan.

take care

Candycane

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opinions2019decSenior Contributor07 Dec 2019, 5:28 pm AEDT

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HI @BlueBay

This person cannot touch you and if he/she does you have the right to fend them off. This means you are allowed protect yourself with any means necessary, first issue indications of warning, second, apply force to restraint or self-defence. Make sure you are in sight of onlookers as witness to your defence. all the best.

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BlueBaySenior Contributor08 Dec 2019, 12:37 pm AEDT

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I'm really shitty with everyone tiday. I think it's the anxiety.
enjoying the day with my 2 yr old granddaughter at the Wiggles concert in Melbourne. We are 5 rows frim the front. Great tickets. Little A us dressed up as Emma wiggle. So cute.
trying to not let tomorrow get to me.
@candycane @MummaMia @Owlunar @MDT @Gazza75 @Maggie

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opinions2019decSenior Contributor08 Dec 2019, 1:57 pm AEDT

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Hi ther @BlueBay

yeah thats great dont let it get to you although tomorrow you will face the music. Just call in sick if all else fails and then when the bosses ask why, you tell them becoz of the creepy old man at the window looking within hurts your existence. thanks

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BlueBaySenior Contributor08 Dec 2019, 5:52 pm AEDT

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I'm going to keep in touch here tomorrow while at work. I'll sneak in tea room and keep you all updated.
actually I'm going to keep my phone on me tomorrow on the counter.
@candycane @opinions2019dec @Owlunar @MDT @Maggie @Molliex @Shaz51 @Gazza75

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Gazza75Senior Contributor08 Dec 2019, 6:05 pm AEDT

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@BlueBay ❤️❤️😊😊🌻🌻

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MolliexSenior Contributor08 Dec 2019, 6:18 pm AEDT

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Good luck @BlueBay. Keeping your phone on you sounds like a good plan.

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opinions2019decSenior Contributor08 Dec 2019, 8:31 pm AEDT

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@BlueBay

like I said use force to restaint, maybe the fridge door or toaster. Whichever path you take, make sure there are other around watching. Thanks

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MolliexSenior Contributor09 Dec 2019, 11:21 am AEDT

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@BlueBay

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OwlunarSenior Contributor09 Dec 2019, 2:37 pm AEDT

Re: Workplace sexual harassment

Hi @BlueBay

I'm aware that while you haven't posted anything here you have the 1.5 hours at the end of your shift coming up and this is the time you are most concerned about

Keep your phone on record and keep your wits about you and I am sure you will be okay - this kind of man is often cowardly and that's why he challenges women who are vulnerable - don't let him - you are in the right and you have plans

All the best

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