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Drew15
May 4, 2015, 01:58 PM
Quick question. Employee says the phase "I'm not sure, I might go Hulk" when asked how they would respond if terminated. Grounds for termination?

Curlyben
May 4, 2015, 02:10 PM
You mean grounds for using a metaphor ??
Bit like asking someone what they think, or their opinion.

Drew15
May 4, 2015, 02:29 PM
I mean would this constitute termination?

Essentially I'm asking would that be considered workplace violence.

Wondergirl
May 4, 2015, 02:55 PM
I mean would this constitute termination?

Essentially I'm asking would that be considered workplace violence.
He hasn't done anything to be terminated, just made a comment, maybe/probably in jest. Yes, a metaphor. Now, if he brings in a hammer and starts to smash monitor screens....

Curlyben
May 4, 2015, 02:56 PM
No, it wouldn't.
After all he could mean getting fat and turning green, YOU are read this as a potentially violent act.


Now, if he brings in a hammer and starts to smash monitor screens....
That would be the Norse God of Thunder ;)

Wondergirl
May 4, 2015, 03:02 PM
No, it wouldn't.
After all he could mean getting fat and turning green, YOU are read this as a potentially violent act.


That would be the Norse God of Thunder ;)
I meant if he ACTUALLY started to act out and damage property, that's a big difference from using Hulk's name in vain. Yup, Thor's the guy!