If I was robbed at my work and suspended because of the situation, should my employer have made a police report?
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If I was robbed at my work and suspended because of the situation, should my employer have made a police report?
I was robbed at my place of business Monday. I was suspended minutes after it happened and then instructed to produce a written statement. The manager on duty was standing 10 feet away and did not take any action to assist me. My employer has yet to file a police report because they said it was not an “armed” robbery. Should I make my police report?
Asked on March 29, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Alabama
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The law does not require anyone to make a police report, except in certain specific circumstances (e.g. there are laws which require the reporting of suspected child sexual abuse). The law also does not require a bystander (even a co-worker or manager) to intervene in a crime or robbery.
You may certainly file your own police report if you wish.
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