CALIFORNIA
I was terminated yesterday and given the reason of position elimination.
Not So Brief Summary;
My previous supervisor attempted to have me fired due to an alleged time card violation a year and a half ago. I refuted and provided HR many documented instances of management violations including time card manipulation and fake reimbursement receipts. That saved my job. Two months later that supervisor was terminated.
The new director was incensed when they didn't fire me. He began to retaliate against me by stripping my job duties to mundane tasks. He treated me very unfairly. I took a week stress leave, when I came back it was worse but I was not about to give up.
I loved my job and had been doing it very well for 10 years. I also knew that my previous years review had a promise of a promotion in writing.
Ultimately (a year ago Sept)I filed a "formal" complaint of non sexual harassment and retaliation against this director with our HR department. I was promised assistance by them to have me transferred to a different department because I was valued and it was obvious that he was not going to ease up (her words). They did not help, and my name was crap to every department manager and director all of a sudden.
As for the complaint, it was never investigated and when I requested status, I was given private meetings where I was assured that it would be, but they did not reply to my emails.
When my performance evaluation was upcoming, I requested copies of all documentation in my file with my signature on it (per employee handbook). I received all of my previous stellar reviews, EXCEPT the one from last year. I followed up for four months and only received the statement from them that "it is in storage and they're looking for it, just be patient". When my evaluation was performed 2 months ago, I had somehow become less than acceptable at all of my tasks scoring a 33% as opposed to my normal 90%. I was heart broken, but again was not going to give him the satisfaction of forcing me out. I followed up on my complaint again and again, the copy of my evaluation again, and again to no avail.
When HR terminated me yesterday, I was given an option to sign a document relieving them of any wrong doing and agreeing never to sue the company. In return they would give me a pittance of 2 months wages. Now, I have worked there for a long time, and this company never offers severance to hourly employees which I was.
I know they are trying to buy me off, but what should I do? It's only a couple of thousand after taxes and that will not replace what was promised and then taken from me.
I have complete documentation of all events, emails written notices, chat messages etc. Believe it or not, this was the advice given to me by counsel at the company. (I hope he doesn't read this forum!)
Please help.
I was terminated yesterday and given the reason of position elimination.
Not So Brief Summary;
My previous supervisor attempted to have me fired due to an alleged time card violation a year and a half ago. I refuted and provided HR many documented instances of management violations including time card manipulation and fake reimbursement receipts. That saved my job. Two months later that supervisor was terminated.
The new director was incensed when they didn't fire me. He began to retaliate against me by stripping my job duties to mundane tasks. He treated me very unfairly. I took a week stress leave, when I came back it was worse but I was not about to give up.
I loved my job and had been doing it very well for 10 years. I also knew that my previous years review had a promise of a promotion in writing.
Ultimately (a year ago Sept)I filed a "formal" complaint of non sexual harassment and retaliation against this director with our HR department. I was promised assistance by them to have me transferred to a different department because I was valued and it was obvious that he was not going to ease up (her words). They did not help, and my name was crap to every department manager and director all of a sudden.
As for the complaint, it was never investigated and when I requested status, I was given private meetings where I was assured that it would be, but they did not reply to my emails.
When my performance evaluation was upcoming, I requested copies of all documentation in my file with my signature on it (per employee handbook). I received all of my previous stellar reviews, EXCEPT the one from last year. I followed up for four months and only received the statement from them that "it is in storage and they're looking for it, just be patient". When my evaluation was performed 2 months ago, I had somehow become less than acceptable at all of my tasks scoring a 33% as opposed to my normal 90%. I was heart broken, but again was not going to give him the satisfaction of forcing me out. I followed up on my complaint again and again, the copy of my evaluation again, and again to no avail.
When HR terminated me yesterday, I was given an option to sign a document relieving them of any wrong doing and agreeing never to sue the company. In return they would give me a pittance of 2 months wages. Now, I have worked there for a long time, and this company never offers severance to hourly employees which I was.
I know they are trying to buy me off, but what should I do? It's only a couple of thousand after taxes and that will not replace what was promised and then taken from me.
I have complete documentation of all events, emails written notices, chat messages etc. Believe it or not, this was the advice given to me by counsel at the company. (I hope he doesn't read this forum!)
Please help.