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netizens

Most alarming situation to report.

Recently I spoke to a colleague who described being continually and persistently harassed by a previous employer. This person has been subjected a series of anonymous threats, obstructions, hoax phone calls as well withheld payments. To the best of my knowledge both parties parted company in good faith but the employer now appears to allegedly hold an active grudge.

Not at all sure how common this situation is to the profession and would like to find out more.

If the allegations are true, current professional governance (national registration) in Australia is ill prepared to deal with the matter. My question is, should unethical behaviour to fellow colleagues (which effect third parties) fall within the Nat Registration remit. At present members of professional bodies may face debarment from the association should it be shown they have broken membership rules but this does not apply to non-members.

What say you?

toeslayer

 

I believe it would fall under the ANZPAC code of conduct however there is also civil issues here that may warrant police involvement.

Ongoing hoaxes and threats can be logged with the police and this can aid a code of conduct case. Withholding of payments I would also consider a civil matter. It is just up to the podiatrist then to want to set up and set the wheels in motion. All a hassle and mentally exhausting however if someone has done it once......