I work in a restaurant, one of the light fixtures in the dish pit is full of water and dripping everywhere. I was asked by a manager if I could wash some dishes and I respectfully decided to use my right to refuse unsafe work. (The light literally looks like it's about to collapse at any minute due to all the weight of the water, plus the fact that water and electricity dont mix).
She then proceeded to call me an asshole in front of all of the other staff members and bullied a fellow staff member (who also felt uncomfortable working under the dangerous light) into washing the dishes.
Not sure what to do and could use some advice!
Also, a few weeks ago, this same manager was cutting peoples hours. When a staff member brought up the fact that he was struggling to pay his Bill's and could use the hours, she said “No hours for you, sucka!!!” As she pointed her index finger in his face.
She played it off as a joke but regardless, its incredibly disturbing to see her do that to somebody who is legitimately struggling financially.