Noise complaint at work. What are my rights?

[peasea]

turn it off and either roll it or push it to where you'd normally park it.

Fuck that.

Rock up, no muffler, do donuts on his front porch/lawn/head then get a gun and shoot the fuck.

[JimO]

Fuck that.

Rock up, no muffler, do donuts on his front porch/lawn/head then get a gun and shoot the fuck.

that should solve the problem

[Timber020]

Ditch the bike, get a rotary with an exhaust the size of a culvert.

[Kittyhawk]

Take the muffler off then turn up. Then they will have somethign to complain about.

Dont back down. If they want you then management would support you.

[Zapf]

I think a first step should be to talk to your neighbours (politely). People's perspective often changes when you take the personal approach. Explain to them the bike is as quiet as you can make it, that you'll keep the warming up outside your flat to a minimum, and that it's a big problem parking it further away due to security and shelter considerations.

What I would suggest too. Show management you are not difficult. However you know your rights and will also listen to others. So try to defuse the situration 1st, and if it doesn't work then stand by your rights. With reference to there noisy car as well, since neighbors are discremating against you. And double standards.

[Max Preload]

Well im at work and the neighbour in the noisy V8 spent a few minutes revving the snot out of his car before hooning up the driveway at full tit...

...time for some action I think

How sure are you it was that neighbour though?

[popelli]

politely inform your boss that unless he wants to provide you with a company car then it is none of his business how you get to and from work or where you park etc

as for the neighbour either ignore them or suggest that they complain to the local council, police traffic department if the genuinely feel that you are breaking the law

don't back down, don't get into arguments and don't retaliate, carry on as if nothing has happened

[Disco Dan]

Update:

Had a long discussion with my manager yesterday afternoon. The outcome? Well im not holding my breath. When I mentioned the possibility that the organisation was liable if my bike was stolen/tampered/dropped etc, I was told that chances are, the CEO would just look at it as a risk and tell me im not allowed to park on site! ...meaning I would have to park on the road! The same road where 5 staff cars have been clipped, dented and stolen on! I got frustrated and told him the neigbour was a hypocritical bastard... explained that this was just getting silly and out of hand... and that I dont like pulling the "discrimination" card (which did not sit well with her). At the end of the day I was told it is the organisations choice where on site staff vehicles can park and that community relationships need to be maintaned. I placed the "alarm system" card on the table and said well you think a 95 decibel factory exhust system is loud at idle?? Well if im forced to park on the other side then I will have to buy an alarm system... oh and FYI the sirens on them are usually about 125 decibels...

This could get nasty by the looks.

Does anyone know if the organisation is actually liable insurance wise if my bike is damaged/stolen etc while on site? If so, then im going to be very unpopular.. as he will tell everysingle staff member to park their car on the dodgyiest road on the north shore....

So much for being a simple fix...

oh... im on the hunt for the LOUDEST alarm I can find.

[Nasty]

There is no simple fix, they are letting you park on site, and only if it is in your employment agreement do you have comeback. I understand where they are coming from with the keeping the community happy .. and with the services they provide it is essential ... I also understand the neighbour is being a prick but let the other neighbours complain about his noise level. All you can really do is buy an alarm and hope it doesn't go off continuosly and disturb your own clients.

[yod]

Update:

Had a long discussion with my manager yesterday afternoon. The outcome? Well im not holding my breath. When I mentioned the possibility that the organisation was liable if my bike was stolen/tampered/dropped etc, I was told that chances are, the CEO would just look at it as a risk and tell me im not allowed to park on site! ...meaning I would have to park on the road! The same road where 5 staff cars have been clipped, dented and stolen on! I got frustrated and told him the neigbour was a hypocritical bastard... explained that this was just getting silly and out of hand... and that I dont like pulling the "discrimination" card (which did not sit well with her). At the end of the day I was told it is the organisations choice where on site staff vehicles can park and that community relationships need to be maintaned. I placed the "alarm system" card on the table and said well you think a 95 decibel factory exhust system is loud at idle?? Well if im forced to park on the other side then I will have to buy an alarm system... oh and FYI the sirens on them are usually about 125 decibels...

This could get nasty by the looks.

Does anyone know if the organisation is actually liable insurance wise if my bike is damaged/stolen etc while on site? If so, then im going to be very unpopular.. as he will tell everysingle staff member to park their car on the dodgyiest road on the north shore....

So much for being a simple fix...

oh... im on the hunt for the LOUDEST alarm I can find.

sounds to me like you are getting the short end of the stick here mate, your boss sounds like they're more concerned with keeping neighbours happy rather than staff??....what a pain

suggestion - get an alarm, and hook it up to a stebel

[surfer]

I think a first step should be to talk to your neighbours (politely). People's perspective often changes when you take the personal approach. Explain to them the bike is as quiet as you can make it, that you'll keep the warming up outside your flat to a minimum, and that it's a big problem parking it further away due to security and shelter considerations.

I'm with vifferman on this one, good advice.

Make a stand with your boss, be firm and polite, you don't have to be rude or aggressive. Say what you want. You are not being unreasonable.

I worked in the health sector in the UK where the biggest part of the business was mental health. A lot of neighbours around facilities like yours have a 'not in my back yard' approach to the facility being there in the first place. This is usually the root cause of most problems so anything to minimise the impact by being good neighbours to them is a good public relations activity. But how much is enough of being a good neighbour and how much is pandering to others whims?

Good luck.

[surfer]

Update:

Does anyone know if the organisation is actually liable insurance wise if my bike is damaged/stolen etc while on site? If so, then im going to be very unpopular.. as he will tell everysingle staff member to park their car on the dodgyiest road on the north shore....

Try any citizens advice bureau. They have a lawyer on call that you can talk to for free for a limited time and get advice on this situation. I have used them successfully in the past.

Failing this there are bound to be some solicitors and lawyers on this site. Perhaps they may help.

Good luck

[Griff]

Hi Dan, Sorry to hear it didn't go well.

Take an afternoon off and go riding....
Then Clean your exhaust whilst leaving the rest of the bike a bit dirty.

The next day, tell your Boss that you have listened to his predicament and in the spirit of goodwill you have bought and fitted an "Internal Muffler" (at your own expense), which reduces the noise level BELOW the acceptable output as specified within section 7.4 of the Land Transport (Road User) Rule.

Then just carry on as usual.

Fuck them, weak willed bastards! Don't make yourself a target, just be a bit sneakier than they are.

[Disco Dan]

suggestion - get an alarm, and hook it up to a stebel

Going to now... but why the F*UCK should I?

Nothing in my contract about it, so going to check out the policies next time im there.

F*cking wankers.

[Swoop]

Yup. Get your copy of the employment agreement and read through all the clauses that say anything about your transportation to-from work... IF there are any.