Could violent worker demand leave under FMLA law?
“Violence against a co-worker is a firing offense,” HR director Carla Waterman told Philip Daniels. “Everybody who was there said you charged Sheldon Ames and threatened to break his bones.” “I wasn’t in my right mind,” Philip said. “I was having a panic attack.” “That’s no excuse for what you did,” Carla said sternly. “It is too an excuse, and a good one,” Philip said. “I was sick, and I wasn’t responsible for my behavior.” “Did you tell anybody you were sick beforehand?” Carla asked. “A week ago I told Jim Stewart I was sick and he said I could go to the doctor if I needed to,” Philip said, referring to his supervisor.Panic attacks “So did you go?” Carla asked. “No, I started feeling better,” Philip said. “But then, that one morning, I felt all panicky and woozy again. I told Jim I had to go home.” “But as I understand it, you didn’t go home,” Carla said. “Instead you drove over to the Maplewood plant to settle some score with Sheldon.””He has been riding me for years, and I think he
