Is it a hostile work environment and what should be done?

[Nia0079]

Bob said something to a coworker John that although was not offensive, made John mad at their retail store job. John decides to go slash Bob's bike tires. The next day, while Bob was off work, John brags and tells everyone what he did. When Bob get to work the following day, John comes in and quits and admits to the manager what he did. The manager calls Bob in, tells him not to be upset, but tells him that John slashed his tires and he quit. John is friends with the manager and he continues to allow John to visit the store frequently although he is not buying or has bought anything as a customer, visiting every day since he has quit to sit and have conversations with both the manager and coworkers. Bob is concerned that if John was willing to slash his bike tires, would he be willing to escalate his actions to anything further as he continues to visit the store with no purposes of shopping. Bob voices his concerns to management but they say we can't prevent John from coming into the store and advises him that he should file a restraining order. Their policy stated that because it was personal property, the company is not responsible for he property that was damaged.

What should Bob do?

 

[mightymoose]

This is not a hostile work environment situation. The management certainly could tell John to leave if they wanted to- they choose to bit do so.
What you have here is a criminal act of vandalism. You could have reported this to law enforcement, but it seems some time has passed now and police might encourage you to seek compensation through small claims court. John admitted to his act and might even be willing to pay for the damage if you were to ask.
You don't seem to be asking about compensation for damages though. You really have no control over John coming into the store. You have voiced your concern to the management and it fell on deaf ears. Either ignore John or find a new job where John isn't at.

 

[army judge]

Bob said something to a coworker John that although was not offensive, made John mad at their retail store job. John decides to go slash Bob's bike tires. The next day, while Bob was off work, John brags and tells everyone what he did. When Bob get to work the following day, John comes in and quits and admits to the manager what he did. The manager calls Bob in, tells him not to be upset, but tells him that John slashed his tires and he quit. John is friends with the manager and he continues to allow John to visit the store frequently although he is not buying or has bought anything as a customer, visiting every day since he has quit to sit and have conversations with both the manager and coworkers. Bob is concerned that if John was willing to slash his bike tires, would he be willing to escalate his actions to anything further as he continues to visit the store with no purposes of shopping. Bob voices his concerns to management but they say we can't prevent John from coming into the store and advises him that he should file a restraining order. Their policy stated that because it was personal property, the company is not responsible for he property that was damaged.


What should Bob do?

If Bob believes he can't work there either, he too, can resign.

If Bob believes his life is in danger, Bob should call the police.

If Bob thinks John would tell the police that HE 9John) slashed Bob's bike tires, Bob might want to report the matter to the police.

Otherwise, Bob would best be served to simply do his job and obey the laws of his state these here United States.

 

[Betty3]

This is not a hostile work environment: Link below for educational/informational purposes.

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-hostile-work-environment.htm