Q: What to do when you are harassed by Asset Protection,
I work for a company called Spark. It is the delivery company for Walmart. We are owned and operated by Walmart. There is a specific store that I work at that I am being harassed by one particular AP employee. She is telling the front end of the store that I am stealing. Which of course is not true. There have been employees, team leads and coaches which are a part of management that have corrected her and told her it’s not true. To leave me alone. But she she has not taken the warnings and still is continuing with her accusations. She had not stopped me nor tried to get into any form of contact with me. Just spreading rumors with employees. It’s upsetting employees of the store because they know it’s not true. What can be done about this situation?
A:
In dealing with accusations from an Asset Protection (AP) employee, you should first document all incidents, including dates, times, and witnesses. It may be helpful to formally report the harassment to your direct supervisor or the human resources department, following your company’s procedures for such complaints. Ensure that you include all evidence and any witness statements in your report.
If the internal company response does not resolve the issue, you might consider consulting with an attorney to discuss potential legal claims for defamation and a hostile work environment. Keep in mind that each situation is unique and any legal claim would depend on the specific facts and evidence of your case. Remember, as an employee, you have the right to a workplace free from harassment and false accusations.
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