
Workplace harassment
Im on the cuffs of being terminated but believe i have been treated unfairly for the last 15 months. I feel this is my supervisor's latest attempts to terminate me. She has alleged that i withheld information and provided a false statement to a customer. I spoke to my supervisor regarding her allegation and also provided proof that i informed the customer what i was asked to report. However, supervisor still submitted her write up. I'm concern that upper management is going to back her. Due to the stress ive been going through im out on fmla...awaiting director's decision. I received a letter stating investigation is being extended for 10 more days. What should be my next step?

Sounds like you have a lawsuit on your hands and depending on how many times this supervisor has done this to others maybe a class action lawsuit. If the company has been backing this individual making false statements. Get a lawyer particularly a free lawyer check your state and local websites they all have them and show them how you been mentality and physically affected by this one individual. Good luck!

If I were you I would get my thoughts together and briefly explain the circumstances in question. At the bottom of that information put a caption titled "Conclusion" and state what you really think is the cause but be brief; explain this is a form of bullying and or harassment in the workforce. Hand sign the neatly typed letter and mail it to whom ever (call HR if necessary for this information) this will be discussed with as you mentioned an investigation. If I were you, I would send this letter certified mail to be sure the individual addressed receives your letter. It would be their secretary and they are legally obligated to give your letter to that person for which your letter is addressed. You will receive the return receipt back in your mail box as to whomever received and responsible for giving your letter to the individual you expressed your side of your concerns and they have a voice and are heard even without your being present. This way you have closure and you have made peace within yourself and legal documentation for future references should you need it depending on the outcome. Should you later decide you are interested in something else or this position is no longer worth the harassment and it becomes necessary for you to move on you can do so with a clear mind about the incident. We can't always win, but Im with you I still defend my integrity to the end its important to me professionally, but thats just me. I need closure and to be sure my side is heard. You never know what that supervisor is saying. She just may get in hot water or questioned herself. Obviously, you said you liked your job, Im with you stand up and fight for what you want and if your right don't allow them to shove you out without a fight professionally obviously. If I didn't try I would be kicking myself later for not being heard. Remember, if when you are right in the corporate world things just happen at times for whatever reasons they may have. Don't be hard on yourself. Request that you be given a letter of recommendation to be mailed to you about your work performance and accomplishments for your own records. Its always a good idea and if it should come in handy for you to show for future employers. Best of Luck..

Very similar thing happened to me years ago, I signed a class action suit against Albertsons on one of their policies and then moved out of state & they paid me for being right to the tune of $450.00 bucks. File the complaint.

Get OUT!!!

Get OUT!

Pamela-given what you just added to the facts it does sound troubling. It would be worth contacting an attorney to see what your options are should this incident result in termination given that you have real health concerns. There are protections against using this as a run- around FMLA and while I also agree with the gentleman who suggested putting your energy into moving forward somewhere else, I also believe it's worthwhile to know what protections you may or may not have. Most lawyers will do a free consultation. I truly wish you a happy outcome.

Pamela: you don't say who the" write up" went to. Did it go to HR? Generally there is some kind of internal process that allows you to respond. You sound a bit reactive but you can take steps to improve your situation and feel empowered. Take the time to calmly, briefly and politely outline in writing your response to her concerns: that you in fact gave the customer what you were asked to give them and provide the proof with your response. I would not be adversarial but simply state you woud like to clear up what seems to be a misunderstanding and clarify where improvement on your part is needed. This will show a desire to be useful and to partner with your manager in seeking a solution. I am also not clear about you being out on FMLA .What decision are you awaiting? An internal or external decision that you qualify? I am doubtful that stress alone will meet the standards which you can research onlne as well as in your company's policies. The standard you need to meet under FMLA is " a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the essential functions of his or her job." Information can be found at https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs28.pdf. Under no circumstances should you blame your manager for the stress and maintain your professionalism in pursuing this route. It seems unlikely that this one incident would cause concern or dismissal so I would recommend taking a serious look at your performance and attitude and see where you can improve. If you don't think you can resolve matters, start looking for a new job while you still have one. However, if you have real health issues, you should address these before seeking new employment. Best of luck.


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im going through that right now and it keep happening on these jobs im tired of these young people trying me im a grown woman in my fortys so im stay on my level but im talking to a lawyer now cause i worked a job for five yrs and was harassment me every day im already stress out moving from place to place with my kids now this young lady want to bother me but this time im keep quite and im not playing with nobody im sue for stress