Fist fight at work today, didn't end so well

[austinite]

Years ago I was a partner in a night club in Miami. We had uniformed PO's working security as well as a bunch of bouncers. I had to fire a particularly violent bouncer after he severely beat up a few of the patrons.
When I fired him I had one of the uniformed PO's stand by me cause I really did not know how this guy was going to take getting fired.

Certainly warranted when dealing with a person known to be violent. Good call.

[Capebuffalo]

Just got the security tape. Here it is


Guy Handy With His Fists ( hit his wife WTF!) - YouTube

[LGM]

Haz, labor boards are notorious for not knowing shite about the law. I'm telling you, it's worth at least meeting with a lawyer about, ESPECIALLY if you're an exempt employee; they can't just do this.

Trust me, I know. And I won my case, here in Texas. If you can get a win here dude, you can get one anywhere. And we're non union.

* after second look, they might, if they did it for exactly one week. Not sure how a dead hawk violates company policy though; you might want some clarification on that one.

I'd be fighting like a mofo, if for no other reason than to get fired and sue.

[tigerspawn]

That doesn't sound right Haz. If they gave you no reason, and then it's immediately after you turned them in, you've got one hell of a case - especially if you're exempt.

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Agree They cant act with out cause.

[gbrice75]

Damn dude... that's sick - and scary. I've seen a few terminations go 'not so smoothly', but nothing to the extent of jaws getting shattered... what a fcking scum bag. I don't care what's going on in his life - those 2 managers were just doing their jobs and didn't deserve to be touched. I hope the prick get's what he has coming to him... then we'll see how bad life really can get.

[humbleman]

Today, an employee showed up late for the 3rd time in 30 days. So I had his manager write him up. Typically there is at least 2 people in the room just in case any issues arise from reprimanding or terming an employee. I wasn't there. But shortly after I get a phone call and was told that the meeting ended violently. So I rush over to see what's going on, only to find the late employee sitting in the back of a police car, and an ambulance parked and flashing right out front.

I go in and see the manager & the assistant manager laying flat on the ground with more blood than I care to see dripping from open wounds in their faces. He beat the living crap out of both of them. They both have broken noses and the assistant managers' jaw was shattered. Both have swollen eyes.

What's wild is that the guy they wrote up (or attempted to, rather) was about 5'9" and maybe 170 lbs. The others are both 6' and over 200 lbs, not fat either. You would never in a million years guess that this guy had it in him to do this. His attendance record sucked, yes, but when he was at work he really worked hard, was very nice to customers and other employees. Kind of the work-place "jokester" if you will. The type of guy that makes it so hard to get upset with him... Just a good-hearted, goofy guy.

After reviewing surveillance my managers did exactly what they've been trained to do. Somehow the kid snapped and was extremely distraught at the fact that this will go on his record "In Writing", as all previous warning were verbal. When asked to sign the write-up form, he spit on it and threw it back at the manager, at which point he was verbally terminated. That's when all hell broke loose. This guy was a pro, no doubt. He was not swinging at random, he knew exactly what he was doing, blocking and pounding away with incredible force. Those 2 guys were completely out-matched. It's really mind boggling to me. I can't believe someone so silly could cause so much damage. He's the kind of guy that might get bullied by drunks at a bar. Crazy.

Anyway, the staff will be ok. One was released and the other with the shattered jaw is staying. I'll be visiting him again tomorrow. What a day. I may need to change the 2 managers in the room rule to 1 manager and 2 MMA fighters. Jeez!

The guy has a mental illness that he hides well

[diesel101]

Austin owns facebook. Famous guy. See him on tv all the time.

Love the hoodie!

[jimmyinkedup]

There is something called an "At Will" state. Pa is one. it means you can be fired, at will, without cause or explanation, at any time.

[frank13]

1st thing that comes to mind is DRUGS. What else would make you snap and react so irrationally, except for a woman.

i get like that i just snap sometimes maybe they were talking to him in a demeaning/rude way or just rubbing it in just to be jerks in a way u cant tell bye watching a tape

[austinite]

There is something called an "At Will" state. Pa is one. it means you can be fired, at will, without cause or explanation, at any time.

That's right.

[LGM]

That is right Jimmy, but there are different rules for exempt employees being sent home without pay. But if this company sounds as sleezy as Haz says they are, I'm sure they'll cover their bases here with him.

Sucks for Haz.

[songdog]

That is mind boggling.... Why I wouldn't want a manager position at work... Not everyone likes getting reprimanded

Who you kidding killer.You wouldve started the meeting with a slap up side his head.Just to let him know who,s boss