I resigned due to sexual harrassment and the company is being obnoxious. They declined my unemployment, stating I didn't do everything possible to resolve. They didn't have a handbook and I told supervisor and HR, filed police report, and claim. Feel like I'm fighting a losing battle! Just looking for advice...Thanks!
211720
Here is some information what your rights and civil protections are, and where to find more help:\n\nNational Women's Law Center: http://www.nwlc.org/display.cfm?section=sexual%20harassment\n\nFighting Sexual Harassment: http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/objectID/0E020B2A-F7D9-40C2-AB52398DFAAFDC6F/104/150/175/ART/\n\nThe U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission: How to file a charge of discrimination: http://www.eeoc.gov/charge/overview_charge_filing.html
579820
Before you contact a lawyer you should consider doing the ground work.  Have you contacted someone in the Human Resources dept. (if your company has one) or have you made anyone at work aware of the situation?  If you haven't already, start keeping notes concerning when, where and everything about any instance that you consider boss abuse.  You weren't specific as to whether it was physical, verbal or just in general abuse but no matter which one, keep anything that can "prove" your case - pictures, notes, emails, audio recordings.....\n\nThis doesn't exactly answer the question you asked but I thought it might be of some use.
589500
If I were you I would apply at other jobs.  Don't quit your job until you are hired somewhere else.  I use to work at a resturaunt.  I know how it is.  I worked for a person like that before.  One time she even yelled at me when I was making conversation/waiting on a customer.  That's just my advice to you.  Hope it gets better.
201439
It sounds like she was fired for insubordination. Regardless of whether your manager is mean, you are asking to get fired if you start cursing at them. The boyfriend had no business being on the property. They are trying to run a business, you know? She won't get re-hired for those reasons, not because her boyfriend, who shouldn't have been there in the first place, stepped in. And her chances of collecting unemployment are also poor should her employer dispute the application. If you mouth off at people you suffer the consequences.
53992
Oh my gosh, did you work at the same place I did?  Your story sounded exactly like the situation I had.  Management and supervisory positions had changed at my work and from then on, the nightmare began.  The witch who rose to power was a narcissitic, egotistical backstabber who made it so unbearable for everyone. She continuously found it amusing to berate, belittle and degrade each and every employee in the company by telling us that we were underworked and so grossly over-paid (we all made more $$$$ than her). Someone who is in the psychology field said that this supervisor's had low self-esteem issues (she weighs close to 300 lbs.)and it is satisfying to her to put others down in order to feel better about herself.  She can't control her weight so she tried to control others.  Unfortunately, confronting this supervisor only compounded to the problem, as she could not take constructive criticism from ANY employee...and talking to the owner of the company proved to be useless, as he always avoided any type of problem or confrontation issue.  Since I did not have an advocate or anyone I could really turn to, the stress of going to work every day was taking it's toll on my health.  For peace of mind and sanity, I gave them my two weeks notice but did not burn my bridges upon my resignation. It is a good idea to have something lined up to go to, especially if you need the income and medical benefits.  You really don't want to be at the mercy of your current employer when it comes to recommendations or verifications.  Good luck.....
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This sounds like harassing to me.  And of course, they can't harass you like this.  What exactly are they doing?  Are they holding your pay or something?  Did they deduct something from your paycheck?  If that is the case, just go to the labor department and make them pay what you deserve as well as some interest on your due wages. They cannot hold your wages even if you actually stole something.\n\nIf you were fired, then just get some unemployment from them.  I would contact their HR departement but be careful about what you say or do with them.  If possible, keep a record of everything from now on like who you spoke to, when, and about what.\n\nIf you are worried about them giving you a bad reference, then simply don't include them or if your new employer still asks you for you previous employer's opinion, then don't worry either.  Hollywood video by law cannot give you a bad reference deliberately.  Worst comes to worst, they can just say that we decline to comment.\n\nif they still keep on harassing you, then find out exactly what they want.  Otherwise, just threaten a lawsuit or have a detailed discussion with their HR department.  The company arbitration, I am not really a big fan of but I am sure that they probably made you sign a paper in which case you have to go through their arbitration program first anyway.  So just go through with arbitration, and then if and only if necessary, take it to court.  If there is no money involved, DO NOT TAKE IT TO COURT!  It will end up costing you way more than you will gain.
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Just let them do it, but keep the docs notes.  Start a paper trail of evidence just to cover yourself in any eventuality.  If they do dismiss you, then take legal advice and (possibly) sue on grounds of unfair dismissal.  Don't hint to you company you are thinking of this as they will be able to make your life awful without firing you, in an effort to get you to resign.  You could let them do this then speak to your bosses boss if you would feel comfortable doing this.  It does seem like they are acting unfairly, but tred carefully and plan your moves, don't get angry and aggressive.
362663
Got fired once cause I didn't show up enough.\n\nGot another job cause there's tons of work here.
118503
contact an attorney that specializes in employer lawsuits.You have to be able to prove some kind of discrimination.Try to draw unemployment compensation.You should get it if you weren't discharged for misconduct.You usually can draw for 26 weeks.Go to the unemployement commission.Appeal until you win.Good Luck.
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You will have to decide to live with this situation or leave the company. If you choose to stay and continue taking the blame, eventually it will catch up to you and you will be fired for incompetence (which is probably a wild card your boss is hiding from you). My advice is to keep your job for now, but update your resumé ASAP and start sending it out. Also, and this is very important, document every single incident for which you have been blamed, including dates, times, names, locations, and a clearly written explanation detailing it. This will come in handy if your boss tries to pull a fast one on you.
178849
There are a few things I've learned in being terminated from a position I liked.  First, no matter how many of your old Boy Scout leaders, pastors, teachers and old girlfriends you line up for references, the former employer will always be believed over you.  If you were fired because you refused to give your boss certain "favors" not covered in the company handbook, and he says you were fired for coming to work drunk, you'll never get anywhere.\n\nStep One:  Screw job-hunting.  I've been doing it for nineteen months.  No success, due in large part to the fact that I'm getting torpedoed every time by that former boss.  A job you get fired from is tantamount in an interview to experience you don't have.  You may as well say you played with yourself for three years, rather than tell them that you were the best guy on the assembly line, showed up on time every day and busted your hump to make things good for yourself.\n\nStep Two:  Go into business for yourself.  Corporations are in the pocket of politicians, and you haven't the time or the energine to take on either in a fair fight.  Fight dirty or turn pro, but one has a longer line of credit in the breathing privileges department.\n\nStep Three:  Profit.  Show the world your potential by not compromising on ANYTHING in the pursuit of clearing your good name from whatever former employers have said.  Show your friends, family, and potential employers (when you return to the workforce-at-large) that you grew as a "lone wolf" rather than let your ass get kicked into your nostrils by a corporate machine that used you like a whore and discarded you like a candy bar wrapper.\n\nFollow these steps and you, my friend, will have the ultimate revenge:  fair-market competition.
235668
I went through the same thing at my job and I went to my immediate supervisor and explained what I was feeling and asked for something different to learn about the company.  I was a good worker so they started expanding my responsibilities and giving me more challenging options to deal with.  It helped a lot!  Good luck!
405381
The legal issue applies more to what your former employer is permitted by law to disclose\n\nhttp://www.references-etc.com/zipping_the_lips_of_a_former_employer.html\n\nIt is probably best to be honest aout being fired. SAY NOTHING NEGATIVE about your previous manager. Just say "I think we both could have made more effort to get along"  Don't elaborate, and only say that if you're asked directly.\n\nIf you want to get an idea of the kind of reference you will get, have a friend call the company, purporting to be a prospective employer looking for a reference. \n\nThey will need to ask about punctuality, amount of sick leave,  work ethic and attitude. \n\nThat should give you a guide to what your new employer is likely to hear.\n\nGood luck with your career!
386048
Is this a union / management situation?  If so, go to your shop steward.  If not and it is harassment, then there should be a harassment procedure posted somewhere or available at HR.  You are aware that this thing could backfire and get you sacked which will then give you recourse to the State or Provincial authorities.  You might be able to go to them now if you are convinced you can't get a resolution in-house.
309733
Boy, do I identify with this - no one should have to put up with this - you need to go directly to the human resources department with a complaint - when you do, remember that the government doesn't want to have to deal with a lawsuit or bad publicity - describe the supervisor's behavior and use the following phrases in your description "I feel harrassed by this supervisor" "she belittles me and harrasses me in front of other employees" "she creates a hostile work environment" These are phrases that come right out of the human resources handbooks and are phrases that are used by lawyers when they bring a lawsuit against companies. The human resources department will absolutely know that you have been coached by someone with a legal background when you say these things - but that's a good thing. It will make their ears perk up and they will take you seriously. When you make this complaint you will most likely find that you are not the only employee who has complained - people like your boss are bullies and they have many targets for their unprofessional behavior - You may find that not only will you not have to leave your job - but your supervisor may find herself without a job. If human resources doesn't take care of this - or if you end up with the supervisor behaving even worse after you talk to human resources - get a lawyer and sue them for harrassment.
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If you plan on getting unemployment benefits, you have to be fired.  IF you have a lot of money coming your way if you quit, then you have to weigh your options.  If they will be good references too, then I'd probably quit.\n\nWhy are you being forced to quit?
90488
The Employer can not fire you for looking around... Unless you already have an offer pending from another work place and it is in the same kind of business as your current job. For Example.. If you work for a bank and you are applying for another bank job at a different place it will be conflict of interest and your work place may let you go as soon as they find out that you have an offer and you are nagotiating.. however if they fire you and they do not have proof of this you may apply for Unemployment... \n\nThis has happened to me.. My, new, now employer called for verification of employment at my old job.. the HR from my old job showed up at my office the next business day and gave me my exit interview... Well the new job was still pending and i had no definite answer i applied for unemployment and collected it for 3 weeks until i started the new job..\n\nGood luck..\n\nYou can also search for jobs and then fax or email the resume to the business you are interested in.. This way your resume is NOT online for anyone to look at..\n\nThx\nHope this helps