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    May 4, 2015, 01:58 PM
    Threat of workplace violence- what constitutes?
    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?
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    May 4, 2015, 02:10 PM
    You mean grounds for using a metaphor ??
    Bit like asking someone what they think, or their opinion.
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    May 4, 2015, 02:29 PM
    I mean would this constitute termination?

    Essentially I'm asking would that be considered workplace violence.
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    May 4, 2015, 02:55 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Drew15 View Post
    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....
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    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.

    Quote Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Now, if he brings in a hammer and starts to smash monitor screens....
    That would be the Norse God of Thunder ;)
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    May 4, 2015, 03:02 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Curlyben View Post
    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!
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