Dodgegal2010
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nebraska
I worked at a Daycare. I got to take my little ones with me, which was a total plus! To get to the point, I got called in to my boss's office last week and was told that she had somethings to discuss with me.
1) On Feb 3rd, I got a call stating a close relative's heart had stopped after having very minor surgery and to get to the hospital ASAP. The first thing on my mind was to notify my boss. So, my husband got ahold of her through email. She responded back right away saying she was thinking about me and to let her know what takes place. I was scheduled to work the two following days, three hour shifts. My husband sent out emails to the other employees asking if anyone can cover my shifts? I kept in contact with my boss and she seemed very understanding. She even sent out emails to others notifying them of what was taking place and helped to find a replacement for me. I missed three days of work. I got a dr's note and gave it to her just cause I thought it was a good idea.
Well, at the meeting, she brought up how bad it was that I had taken those three days off. That was "Uncalled for". I brought to her attention the emails and phone calls that took place and how if this was a problem, she should have came out and told me. I would have went into work, even though at the time I would have rather been by my relatives side. But she never mentioned anything about her being mad. So, her coming out and saying that it was uncalled for was a shock.
The second thing she brought up was that she had a report of someone hearing me use the word "Pissed". I couldnt beleive that one. I said that was so very untrue. She didnt say anything at all.
The third thing, was that someone reported me spanking my own child. I brought to her attention that yes, I did spank my child in a private restroom. I had brought my child that day to work and he was throwing a huge fit. He started to throw things and it almost hit another child. So I took him out of the area and into a closed private restroom. I had to get him calmed down and instead of calming down, he started to fuss more. So, I swated him once. No one was in the room but him and I. So, when she said someone saw me spanking him, I couldnt see how that was possible. She had nothing to say in regards to me telling her this. But I did bring to her attention that another employee who also brings her children to work with her, did spank her child in the daycare room. She ignored my report though. The human resource gal that was with us, interupted me and said this meeting was about me and not anyone else.
After I tried to bring up another employee doing the same thing, my boss came out and said this... Well, you can still work with us, but you cant bring your kids with you. I looked at her and said, "what am I suppose to do with my toddlers"? She said I'd have to find care elsewhere.
Im the one they hired. Not my kids. So I dont see how it would matter if my kids are with me at work or not in this situation. That didnt make much sense. I didnt know what to say after she said that. The human resource gal then came out and said that I'd have to take a voluntary discharge. I never said I would quit, or anything. I never signed anything. I was in shock that things like this were even brought up.
I wrote a letter to the director, my boss, and the corporate offices. I mailed it certified and saw they recieved the letter the following day after I sent it. Four buisness days went by and I heard nothing. So I called. I spoke to the director and the corporate office. Both are agreeing with my boss. They got very rude and said that they go with what the papers say. I came out and said that I never did say I wanted to quit, I never signed anything as well.
It was the HR gal that started talking and wrote stuff down. I expressed how unfair it was for me to report another employee doing the same thing and I be the one who gets a talking to and given the ultimadium to either stay and not bring my kids to work, or quit. While the other gal is still working there and did the same thing.
Is there anything I can do? I dont want to return to work. I want this matter to be delt with, so that the other employee that did the same thing gets treated the same way I did. She should get a talking to and told the same thing. Either she doesnt bring her kids while she works or she quits. I feel that they told me this becuase they knew I wouldnt be able to work. I was working 8 hours a week, and after talking with my boss for months to get more hours, she wouldnt give me no more than that. Its not worth working 8 hours a week at $7.25 an hour and have to pay for child care for 2 toddlers.
I'm just upset at how they can let another employee who did the same thing off the hook.
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nebraska
I worked at a Daycare. I got to take my little ones with me, which was a total plus! To get to the point, I got called in to my boss's office last week and was told that she had somethings to discuss with me.
1) On Feb 3rd, I got a call stating a close relative's heart had stopped after having very minor surgery and to get to the hospital ASAP. The first thing on my mind was to notify my boss. So, my husband got ahold of her through email. She responded back right away saying she was thinking about me and to let her know what takes place. I was scheduled to work the two following days, three hour shifts. My husband sent out emails to the other employees asking if anyone can cover my shifts? I kept in contact with my boss and she seemed very understanding. She even sent out emails to others notifying them of what was taking place and helped to find a replacement for me. I missed three days of work. I got a dr's note and gave it to her just cause I thought it was a good idea.
Well, at the meeting, she brought up how bad it was that I had taken those three days off. That was "Uncalled for". I brought to her attention the emails and phone calls that took place and how if this was a problem, she should have came out and told me. I would have went into work, even though at the time I would have rather been by my relatives side. But she never mentioned anything about her being mad. So, her coming out and saying that it was uncalled for was a shock.
The second thing she brought up was that she had a report of someone hearing me use the word "Pissed". I couldnt beleive that one. I said that was so very untrue. She didnt say anything at all.
The third thing, was that someone reported me spanking my own child. I brought to her attention that yes, I did spank my child in a private restroom. I had brought my child that day to work and he was throwing a huge fit. He started to throw things and it almost hit another child. So I took him out of the area and into a closed private restroom. I had to get him calmed down and instead of calming down, he started to fuss more. So, I swated him once. No one was in the room but him and I. So, when she said someone saw me spanking him, I couldnt see how that was possible. She had nothing to say in regards to me telling her this. But I did bring to her attention that another employee who also brings her children to work with her, did spank her child in the daycare room. She ignored my report though. The human resource gal that was with us, interupted me and said this meeting was about me and not anyone else.
After I tried to bring up another employee doing the same thing, my boss came out and said this... Well, you can still work with us, but you cant bring your kids with you. I looked at her and said, "what am I suppose to do with my toddlers"? She said I'd have to find care elsewhere.
Im the one they hired. Not my kids. So I dont see how it would matter if my kids are with me at work or not in this situation. That didnt make much sense. I didnt know what to say after she said that. The human resource gal then came out and said that I'd have to take a voluntary discharge. I never said I would quit, or anything. I never signed anything. I was in shock that things like this were even brought up.
I wrote a letter to the director, my boss, and the corporate offices. I mailed it certified and saw they recieved the letter the following day after I sent it. Four buisness days went by and I heard nothing. So I called. I spoke to the director and the corporate office. Both are agreeing with my boss. They got very rude and said that they go with what the papers say. I came out and said that I never did say I wanted to quit, I never signed anything as well.
It was the HR gal that started talking and wrote stuff down. I expressed how unfair it was for me to report another employee doing the same thing and I be the one who gets a talking to and given the ultimadium to either stay and not bring my kids to work, or quit. While the other gal is still working there and did the same thing.
Is there anything I can do? I dont want to return to work. I want this matter to be delt with, so that the other employee that did the same thing gets treated the same way I did. She should get a talking to and told the same thing. Either she doesnt bring her kids while she works or she quits. I feel that they told me this becuase they knew I wouldnt be able to work. I was working 8 hours a week, and after talking with my boss for months to get more hours, she wouldnt give me no more than that. Its not worth working 8 hours a week at $7.25 an hour and have to pay for child care for 2 toddlers.
I'm just upset at how they can let another employee who did the same thing off the hook.
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nebraska
