The fact that she even brought it up shows she has bias. This really pisses me off. I just wonder if the test score is really legit. Again, I'm sorry Wendy. I hope your next job will be much better.
Hugs,
Joni
The fact that she even brought it up shows she has bias. This really pisses me off. I just wonder if the test score is really legit. Again, I'm sorry Wendy. I hope your next job will be much better.
Hugs,
Joni
Joni
"Yes, to dance beneath the diamond sky with one hand waving free" Bob Dylan
The test score was something I had thought of too but I dont think its possible. the tests are sent to the state capitol for scoring.I had a high score but a person with their score and military credit points added in over took me.This was what I was told.--wendy
Unfortunately, Employment at Will
Almost every state in the US is an "Employment at Will" State. What this means is that a company can let you go for any reason they want, they don't even have to give a reason. It's based on the principle that if you can quit at any time, the company can let you go any time without a reason.
Most companies still go thru the motion of coming up with a reason to let you go. Most can be fairly flimsy reasons. Your only recourse, if you want to fight it, is to prove the company violated discrimination laws or other fedaral law preventing job discrimination, which in reality is slim to none.
Accept the 3 weeks severance, take any holiday pay or vacation time due you and start hitting the pavement. File un-employment as soon as your last day occurs.. Good luck.Kim
she's definitely lying and you should be able to sue them...but realistically, your damages are not tangible in the eyes of the law (IMHO) so in order to basically sue a gov agency you would have to have deep pockets to pay your own legal fees (maybe $1M-$2M+) or find a law firm that thinks your case is worth taking up (for 40-70% of the winnings).
Given that this would be a gov agency - it won't happen...take your free vacation and chalk it up to a learning experience...sorry hun, best wishes...:-)
She has a problem with you, probably the CDing.
When on probation they do not have to have a reason to let you go. However, if you've been there over a year, probation should have been over. If you have good evaluations, then a visit to your union rep may be in order, if you have one, and if you want to fight for your job.
Otherwise, take the 3 weeks and make the most of them.
DonnaT
I think your most important assignment for the next three weeks is to find out how she knew about the CD! And, to make damn sure that she won't be passing this information along to some other manager at your future job.
Sometimes discrimination and prejudice like this can be very subtle. She obviously told you in private with no one else within earshot. She obviously was trying to send you some sort of a message.
Even if you are stressed, that's not her job to speculate on any personal reasons. Her job is to be a manager, and facilitate your work, so that "The Stress" is not directly related to your job. I'm in management and I hate these little "head games," that some people like to play.
Since it's a government job, you are probably protected by discrimination laws. But I would make sure about my rights and try to figure out if they are going to try and tie The CD in with something else, (job stress?) to try and stick it to you.
Peace and Love, Joanie
Your supervisor sounds amazingly clueless. You are better off being away from her. Depending on the laws of your state and how far you wish to pursue this you may have a good case for legal action.
It takes a real man to wear a dress.
Wouldn't stress be a medical or mental diagnosis ? Is this supervisor even qualified to give such opinion, on your alleged condition ? That's one thing in your favor. But like the others say, just move on and hope for a better job. The government has big lawyers. But I'd also keep notes, next time you run across this sort of problem.
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