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I have probably a case of workplace harassement and would like to get your views on the same. I work for one of the Big 4’s as an Associate. I work for 4 managers in the firm. One of the managers has been bent on giving feedback which not entirely correct.
Further on responding to them have been tagged defensive. This manager has a good relationship with the MD and Partner in the office. I had requested the firm to move me out of this manager as we had different work styles and had irreconcilable differences. Firm requested me to continue working for her as they needed the same for immediate future. I agreed as that was most professional action at the time. Further, the moment the critical work was done I was immediately put on a PIP with potential disciplinary action including dismissal after 30 days.
The PIP document has extremely flimsy grounds. Things like I asked the manager for an email were as I should have emailed client. Things that could be easily discussed and closed.
The PIP has feedback from only this manager. All others are extremely happy with my work and they look for any opportunity to have me on there projects.
I strongly feel that this is due to the fact that I requested to be moved out of the group. Senior management did not even speak to me or give an opportunity for discussion.
Is this a case of work place harassment and retaliation?
I would like to put down my papers and see if there is a legal recourse. Again is it better to log in a formal complaint or is it better to just play along and search for a new job?
HR had given me this PIP and told Am not meeting forms standards. Whereas I know the grounds are extremely flimsy. I am the only associate out of 8 in the form being put through this entire process. I know that I am one the best technically in the form.
I have probably a case of workplace harassement and would like to get your views on the same. I work for one of the Big 4’s as an Associate. I work for 4 managers in the firm. One of the managers has been bent on giving feedback which not entirely correct.
Further on responding to them have been tagged defensive. This manager has a good relationship with the MD and Partner in the office. I had requested the firm to move me out of this manager as we had different work styles and had irreconcilable differences. Firm requested me to continue working for her as they needed the same for immediate future. I agreed as that was most professional action at the time. Further, the moment the critical work was done I was immediately put on a PIP with potential disciplinary action including dismissal after 30 days.
The PIP document has extremely flimsy grounds. Things like I asked the manager for an email were as I should have emailed client. Things that could be easily discussed and closed.
The PIP has feedback from only this manager. All others are extremely happy with my work and they look for any opportunity to have me on there projects.
I strongly feel that this is due to the fact that I requested to be moved out of the group. Senior management did not even speak to me or give an opportunity for discussion.
Is this a case of work place harassment and retaliation?
I would like to put down my papers and see if there is a legal recourse. Again is it better to log in a formal complaint or is it better to just play along and search for a new job?
HR had given me this PIP and told Am not meeting forms standards. Whereas I know the grounds are extremely flimsy. I am the only associate out of 8 in the form being put through this entire process. I know that I am one the best technically in the form.