Full question:
I work in North Carolina but reside in South Carolina. I was assaulted at work by my manager and have reported it to Human Resources of the company yet nothing has been done to rectify the situation. What are my options at this point?
- Category: Criminal
- Subcategory: Assault
- Date:
- State: South Carolina
Answer:
If you are not in a union, check your employee manual for grievance procedures. If you are in a union, contact your union representative.
If you have reported the incident and the employer has not taken action, you may pursue civil or criminal charges for assault. In criminal cases, it is up to the prosecutor to decide whether to press charges after a report is filed.
In South Carolina, you have three years to file a civil lawsuit for assault (S.C. Code § 15-3-530). For criminal charges, relevant statutes include:
- Assault and battery with intent to kill (S.C. Code § 16-3-620) is a felony punishable by up to twenty years in prison.
- Assault with a concealed weapon (S.C. Code § 16-3-610) carries additional penalties if a deadly weapon is involved.
- Assault or intimidation based on political opinions or civil rights (S.C. Code § 16-17-560) is a misdemeanor, punishable by fines or imprisonment.
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