a corp. for harrisment. My company has over the course of a year singled out a few employees and it is blatent harrisment, the way they dealt with certain situations made the work environment so stressful for al of us... \n\nWhat information should be gathered? And advice on a smart way to go about showing them they can not treat people like pawns? This has nothing to do with money and everything to do with principal.
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Don't contact anybody in the company to do something about it, save that for the attorney. HR is there to protect the company not to help the employee. They will start "shredding", getting stories right, conduct a token investigation, etc... The longer they are unaware the better. Let them drown in their own ego's. DON'T speak about it to ANYONE at work(the company has spies).  As instances happen,or shortly after, like on break, document what happened (who,what,when,where)(with who witnessed). Obtain names and contact info for all coworkers you can,and break it down into category's (victims, witnesses, offenders). \nContact some GOOD attorney with as much info you can give.\n\n\nAre the people being harassed of a certain class? (race,gender, age, disability, religion,sexual orientation,etc) if so its discrimination.\nIt has to be about money: it talks the loudest!, when it starts costing the company $ it gets the big people involved.\nStress may be a workers comp illness claim. $$\nI loath this typ of behavior. (victom)
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Racial harrassment.  And yes, the company can get in trouble for it.\n\nTalk to your boss, his boss, etc.  Seek a legal solution or file a formal complaint if all that doesn't work.  If all else fails, find another job.\n\nGood luck!
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Tell them if they only accept it after Thanksgiving, it will be a one week notice.  I've never heard of a boss doing that.  When IS a good time?  I mean, you never like to lose people but if they resign, you can't put it off by telling them 'now is not a good time'.  Sheesh.
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Quite simply... respect. I've had some lousy bosses in the past... and if you can't get a new job, it's not a bad way to go. Strive to do your best, and eventually, people will take notice. However, if you work for a small firm, where your boss happens to also be the CEO... I would go looking for a new job, immediately. But before you do, it NEVER hurts, just to sit down, and in a CALM and RESPECTFUL manner. Ask you boss for some leeway. Maybe suggest a "Trial Period" of a week or so. Just to see how productivity increases or decreases with out him breathing down your neck.
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This is a great company to invest in.....They are gaining market share. As an employee - if you are skilled - it might be a great Future. \n\nUsually rewards follow performance.   :o )
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I, too, am second in charge at my job.  The best way I've found to deal with timid bosses is to first talk to them about the problem.  You are there to help them, so help.  Approach your boss in a non-threatening way, one-on-one, and discuss your concerns.  You could say "I've noticed other employees not adhering to the company policies. I know we don't want to send the message that this is acceptable. What do you think we could do to discourage this?"  If your boss tries to skirt the issue or tries to blow you off, be firm.  You could also say "I know coaching and corrective action isn't one of the fun aspects of your job, and I'd be happy to help you with this (if you truly are).  Let's get a game plan together so we can be sure we are on the same page with this"  This way your boss should get the hint that something needs to be done, and you are willing to help, yet you don't have to go over her head or make her feel like she can't do her job correctly.  Good Luck!
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y dont all ur staff members together invest into ur company and acquire some shares of it and collectively plan new marketing strategies to get back into the market...\n\nY i suggest u all to invest is untill u try to get into it urself together as a team u wont be helping out ur co...\n\nBest of lucks
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I commend you on being persistent with attempting to become hired with them. But, would you want to work for such an unorganized company? Would you be proud to say you worked for someone that treated potential employees that way. Find a company that will appreciate you for the responsible person that you are.
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Sort of like the if the tree falls  in the woods question.\nReally you should sit them down and explain how indispensable you are to the company, how they really couldn't survive without you, and how you provide the company a wealth of intangible assets not reflected in your\nsalary.\n\nAfter that, go back to your desk and tune them out.
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If you have an HR person or company make sure you notify them of the issue right away - then they will have it in writing and dated (and also note what your boss said).  Technically being bipolar qualifies as a disability, so if she's public about it then your employer is required to give her some flexibility in order to deal with it.\n\nI think it would make a bigger statement to your boss and company to talk about it calmly and rationally, and tell them you are committed to the company and want to continue (if you'd like to stay).  If she's crying or making a scene yelling every time there's a problem that has to wear on people after a while.
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And you are not asking them because .. why? There are different ways to do this. And different reasons to do so. Are you sure you don't just want to ask them about it?\n\nIf it's a company policy, trying to override that policy could be risky to keeping your job.
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If you reeeally need this job, I'd go to the Labor Board. It sounds like A$Shole wanted to find a reason to get rid of you.  You might come out on top in this one, but even so, will your employers make your job a living hell by always looking for legal ways to fire you again and again? Just think it over.  "Choose your battles" was some of the best advice I ever got.
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I am a Realtor and I am also a Corporation....Now sure why.....That is just what my accountant said would be best....That way if I get sued they can only go "personally" as deep as my Corporation and not my cut me through my personal (protects my family)....Talk to your accountant about it....IT is a nice protection to have.....
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The only way "around" it is to be straightforward about it, be proactive.  Let them know about it but don't offer the details, and if they ask treat it as a unique occurance.  If you don't tell them and they find out on their own you're fired.
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This happens alot especially in smaller businesses where you have family members or people who have worked for the company for a long time. Plant a small tape recorder somewhere near the place where people have a tendency to gather and talk. Break room, smokers area, lunch room.You might be able to head off some of the roomers before they get to your Boss. Try to make them look foolish. You cannot play this for your Boss but it could come in handy if things got to a point of he said she said. These 2 people do not like you because the boss obviously likes your work and they feel threatened. Whether the threat is real or not. In private explain to your Boss the situation at hand and without pointing the finger at the 2 girls who have it in for you. Just tell him that you are not like that and he will have to form his own opinion about you. You like working here but you will seek another position elsewhere if he feels that theses accusations are true. Ask him if he has had this happen with other employees? Sometimes they don't see a pattern until you bring it up? Had the same problem with the New Head Chef where I work. She was out to get me fired because I was too meticulous in my work. She would tell people what she made and then blame me in front of the boss for telling people what she made(I am the Payrolll clerk/Bookkeeper) I stuck to my guns and stayed on top of her all the time. I finally saw a problem with things missing and people fighting with each other all the time. I went to my Boss and left him a note saying think about when your problems here all started? I left it at that. He started watching her more closely and found out she was stealing stuff from the freezer on a daily basis. He fired her and apologized to me and we have a very good trust relationship going now. It was not easy and I had to bite my tongue many many times. Be careful if you use the tape you may hear things you did not really want to hear. Stick to your guns and keep your cool. If they think they are starting to wear you down they will keep on doing it. If they think it isn't working they will give up.
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You could go another route and mention that in today's job market there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of corporate commitment to the employee and so you have left environments that you did not see longevity.  "It's sounds like your company is looking for commitment and I am as well.  Why don't we take a risk on each other?  I am sure neither would be disappointed."  \n\nSell yourself to them and you.  You all need to take a risk on believing in you.
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Your best bet is to lawyer up.  Retain a lawyer and get prepared for them to press charges.  They will, no doubt, pursue this. $12,000 is a lot of money, and they have to set an example for their other employees.