TERMINATED from the job

[evangelist6589]

These things happen on many jobs brother. In my opinion I wouldn't get litigious over what happened.

Who knows, at some point, and in keeping your witness, you may gain another opportunity with them or maybe even with one person from there. Look at the big picture, and thank God if you suffered for your faith. Remember Jesus was reviled, and did not revile back -- 1 Peter 2:23.

I never was rude to anyone there and tried to keep my witness. I do not see an opportunity back there again as the Lord may have closed that door for good. Not sure how to contact anyone from there as I never got any numbers. But I am looking for another job, just in shock at the moment.

But there is one positive coming from this. I did notice a few times some of the people there would apologize after they said a cuss word around me. I never spoke against cussing or their lifestyles, etc... I also impressed one lady by doing her assignment with excellence and efficient on my last day.

But I was not liked by those in charge of the operation and they found a way to get rid of me and not once did they address my "performance" issues to me.

 

[webdog]

Who payed for your legal.

They were retained on contingency basis. They were paid out of the settlement.

 

[evangelist6589]

They were retained on contingency basis. They were paid out of the settlement.

I thought about filing with the EEOC but it would be a hard case to prove as I only worked there for a month and a half. The claimed "performance" but I never was coached or spoken with by the manager about that. I did know however that they did have allot of problems with organization there such as product not in the correct location, pick sheets not being correct, pick sheets being DUPLICATES, bin locations not counted properly, and also my printer and computer not working properly.

Bottom line is that the employer was not interested in me and wanted me out as I did not fit into their mold and that due to my beliefs. Nothing I can do about it but I filed unemployment today and am looking for a new job.

 

[Don]

Again, I counsel caution. You might consider seeking legal advice BEFORE sending a letter.

I see Webdog's case as being different than yours. He was able to show dishonesty and, if not outright illegality, borderline illegality. Nothing you've stated so far identifies anything other than a work area with poor work and management ethics.

All I'm counseling is caution. With such a letter, you might end up seeing the entire work section replaced, and productivity in that area subsequently increased. Or the person who receives the letter might simply toss it, putting it off as "disgruntled ex-employee." Worst-case, when/if you identify having worked there, and the new potential employer contacts them to check you out, they could possibly smear your name and reputation (BUT--if you can prove that, then you really have a legal case against them, and I would wholeheartedly recommend you pursue that).

Just be aware of what all you may be opening the door to; remembering also that this affects your family, too.

 

[webdog]

I think the fact he was told they would not cater to his RA is enough in itself to get the advice of legal counsel. That was the basis for me, termination while on work restrictions. If anything it might help him in the company fighting his unemployment. Cant hurt, most consultations are free and most reputable attorney do contingency and only take the case if they feel there is a good chance at a favorable outcome.

 

[evangelist6589]

Again, I counsel caution. You might consider seeking legal advice BEFORE sending a letter.

I see Webdog's case as being different than yours. He was able to show dishonesty and, if not outright illegality, borderline illegality. Nothing you've stated so far identifies anything other than a work area with poor work and management ethics.

All I'm counseling is caution. With such a letter, you might end up seeing the entire work section replaced, and productivity in that area subsequently increased. Or the person who receives the letter might simply toss it, putting it off as "disgruntled ex-employee." Worst-case, when/if you identify having worked there, and the new potential employer contacts them to check you out, they could possibly smear your name and reputation (BUT--if you can prove that, then you really have a legal case against them, and I would wholeheartedly recommend you pursue that).

Just be aware of what all you may be opening the door to; remembering also that this affects your family, too.

In the past (some) jobs where I worked at they kept records of employee performance and so it was not a surprise when one was terminated for such a reason. This employer I am aware is not interested in the truth but just in advancing their agenda.

I filed for unemplpoyment and am looking for a new job. I am not sure this LARGE CORPORATION cares about what really happened. It also could be possible that I worked myself out of a job with my work ethics. It seemed as if I was knocking out the kits way too fast and often did not have work.

 

[evangelist6589]

I think the fact he was told they would not cater to his RA is enough in itself to get the advice of legal counsel. That was the basis for me, termination while on work restrictions. If anything it might help him in the company fighting his unemployment. Cant hurt, most consultations are free and most reputable attorney do contingency and only take the case if they feel there is a good chance at a favorable outcome.

I will fight for unemployment but Lord willing will have a new job long before that kicks in. Proving my case would be difficult given how long I worked there.

Perhaps this is a lesson learned. I need to get better at workplace politics.

Research shows that this applies both to people in upper-management jobs and to employees in lower-level jobs that don't require much personal interaction. Political skill proves to be the best overall predictor of job performance, surpassing intelligence and personality traits [source: Ferris].