What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I was employed in Illinois but live in Indiana
I was employed as a counselor for a day program for mentally ill adults. I was hired 9/06 and was eventually promoted to Coordinator of the program. In April of this year, it was decided it would be best to have a supervisor. I was given a chance to apply for this but decided against it. I was given a job description change form which basically said I was now just a counselor and not the coordinator. The form also stated this decision was not made due to my work performance and they appreciated everything I had done in this capacity.
I had issues with the new supervisor from the beginning because I felt she was not making an effort to learn anything about the program. I asked a lot of questions of her and felt like I was encouraging her to take a bigger part in running the program so I didn't have to anymore. That's what she was hired for, right? I eventually met with the Director which was my supervisor's boss and expressed my concerns. I was basically encouraged to just talk to my supervisor about this issues. I pretty well knew things weren't going to change at the point. I also wasn't the only one having issues with her and apparently some other employees, some of whom I am good friends with, were rather vocal about this. One morning in June, the supervisor began crying in front of me and two other staff people and said she felt like daggers were being thrown at her. I stupidly felt really sorry for her and later, while we were alone, I apologized to her, admitted I may be one throwing daggers at her, told her I was looking forward to moving on from here and making the program great. I had felt like things had improved.
Fast forward to 9/2. I was written up on this date by my supervisor due to inability or unwillingness to work harmoniously with staff because I took a "negative tone" towards my supervisor in a meeting. When I asked exactly what I said or what situation was being discussed at the time I allegedly took the negative tone, she was unable to give any details. I wrote a lengthy response because she had cited the previous action she had taken as our discussion we had in June. She had wrote that I had admitted blame for the "increased tension" between staff. This was not true. I never admitted blame.
I met voluntarily with our human resources director on 9/10 for 1 1/2 hours to see what I could do to work better with my supervisor. I indicated I would be willing to do whatever I could. It was suggested that a meeting between the HR director, my dept.'s director and my supervisor as well as myself would be held soon to "clear the air and start fresh".
On 9/11, I went to work and as soon I was ready to start a group with my clients, I was asked by my supervisor to come upstairs for a minute. The director and HR director was there. I was told by the HR director that they had all met with the administrator that morning and with her blessing, they were going to terminate my employment with them. When I asked why, HR stated they didn't feel my attitude would change because "yesterday wasn't a good day either apparently". I asked her what had happened yesterday and she said she wasn't going to discuss it. This totally confused me because my supervisor hadn't even been there the day before. I had never been given any specific examples of what I had done or said wrong. I don't feel like clashes between personalities is a reason to fire someone, however I know they do not need a reason. I haven't even filed for unemployment yet but I know they're going to fight it. I'm hoping I'll have another job before I even after to worry about getting unemployment but I'm not sure. Any advice would greatly be appreciated. I'm still stunned about this.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I was employed as a counselor for a day program for mentally ill adults. I was hired 9/06 and was eventually promoted to Coordinator of the program. In April of this year, it was decided it would be best to have a supervisor. I was given a chance to apply for this but decided against it. I was given a job description change form which basically said I was now just a counselor and not the coordinator. The form also stated this decision was not made due to my work performance and they appreciated everything I had done in this capacity.
I had issues with the new supervisor from the beginning because I felt she was not making an effort to learn anything about the program. I asked a lot of questions of her and felt like I was encouraging her to take a bigger part in running the program so I didn't have to anymore. That's what she was hired for, right? I eventually met with the Director which was my supervisor's boss and expressed my concerns. I was basically encouraged to just talk to my supervisor about this issues. I pretty well knew things weren't going to change at the point. I also wasn't the only one having issues with her and apparently some other employees, some of whom I am good friends with, were rather vocal about this. One morning in June, the supervisor began crying in front of me and two other staff people and said she felt like daggers were being thrown at her. I stupidly felt really sorry for her and later, while we were alone, I apologized to her, admitted I may be one throwing daggers at her, told her I was looking forward to moving on from here and making the program great. I had felt like things had improved.
Fast forward to 9/2. I was written up on this date by my supervisor due to inability or unwillingness to work harmoniously with staff because I took a "negative tone" towards my supervisor in a meeting. When I asked exactly what I said or what situation was being discussed at the time I allegedly took the negative tone, she was unable to give any details. I wrote a lengthy response because she had cited the previous action she had taken as our discussion we had in June. She had wrote that I had admitted blame for the "increased tension" between staff. This was not true. I never admitted blame.
I met voluntarily with our human resources director on 9/10 for 1 1/2 hours to see what I could do to work better with my supervisor. I indicated I would be willing to do whatever I could. It was suggested that a meeting between the HR director, my dept.'s director and my supervisor as well as myself would be held soon to "clear the air and start fresh".
On 9/11, I went to work and as soon I was ready to start a group with my clients, I was asked by my supervisor to come upstairs for a minute. The director and HR director was there. I was told by the HR director that they had all met with the administrator that morning and with her blessing, they were going to terminate my employment with them. When I asked why, HR stated they didn't feel my attitude would change because "yesterday wasn't a good day either apparently". I asked her what had happened yesterday and she said she wasn't going to discuss it. This totally confused me because my supervisor hadn't even been there the day before. I had never been given any specific examples of what I had done or said wrong. I don't feel like clashes between personalities is a reason to fire someone, however I know they do not need a reason. I haven't even filed for unemployment yet but I know they're going to fight it. I'm hoping I'll have another job before I even after to worry about getting unemployment but I'm not sure. Any advice would greatly be appreciated. I'm still stunned about this.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?