What do you do when your boss threatens you?

Ask for Advice You can talk to the OSHA if you have questions about your rights and options or to file a complaint. Another option is to talk to an attorney. Violent threats are crimes, and you may have grounds for a lawsuit against your boss. If the company failed to act, you may be able to sue them, too.

What do you do when you clash with your boss?

If you have to confront your boss, don’t make it personal and don’t let your emotions get the best of you. Use specific examples of situations you’ve recorded and talk about specific issues you have. Your problems with your boss’ personality should not come into the conversation. Stay as positive as possible.

How do you apologize to your boss for making a mistake?

If you need to apologize for your goof, do it swiftly and briefly: “Hi Jim, I made a mistake and I’m working on correcting it ASAP.” Often, that’s the only sentence you need to say.

Should you tell your boss how you’re going to prevent mistakes?

And for extra measure, if you feel that it would be beneficial to tell your boss about how you’re going to prevent mistakes in the future, do that, too. Most Americans are sleep deprived, and persistent sleep deprivation will eventually catch up with you—in the form of impaired attention, alertness, concentration, reasoning, and problem solving.

What to do if your boss puts a note in your file?

But if your boss still puts a note of the alleged incident in your personnel file, there might not be a lot you can do unless he is somehow specifically violating an employment contract. Try not to become bitter and let the experience undermine the way you perform your job.

What should I do if my boss has wrongly accused me?

If your boss has wrongly accused you of something, your first reaction might be to lash out in anger or talk about him behind his back. But you need to act professionally so as not to add fuel to the accusation and also look closely at state laws before you respond.