rebelagent
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
Recently was hired by a popular pizza chain for assistant manager. In the interview he asked the usually questions as well as "Do you speak spanish" I answered I only understand some of it since my family is mexican but I never learned to speak it. He nodded.
I was hired the next week
I later overhear my co-workers talking about how I don't speak spanish and how I'm the new asst manager. They go on to say other things I don't understand but the the manager (my boss here) was talking with them.
At one point during my first month of work he had me speak to the drivers to request the money and credit card reciepts. I asked them in English. He basically scolded me in front of everyone and was like "No! THEY DON'T SPEAK ENGLISH. THEY WON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE SAYING. SPEAK SPANISH" The guy who had hired me was there but didn't even do anything. He knew I only understood some of the language. I told him what I told my interviewer "I only understand some spanish because I was raised around some spanish speakers. I don't know how to speak it. At least enough to ask that."
Aside from that the driver clearly understood me and was already handing me money and the credit card stuff. In english he even said "I understand".
Also they told me about a week and a half in I'm on what they call "probation".
I was also supposed to get 2 books when I started, that taught me how to be an asst manager. I didn't get those until this week.
The only reason I got those books this week is because there was a regional meeting/test and the test was on those books I was to read.
I requested them almost twice a week and never got them until the day of the test.
So I go in today July 12th and he tells me I've been demoted to driver because I can't speak spanish and until I learn spanish I can't do anything more.
is this okay? I mean the other employees told me I don't need to know much spanish since most of the orders are in english. And even if I get orders in spanish I know the toppings and sizes and most of the script they gave us. The other employees tell me he's an idiot and doesn't know what he's doing and is probably doing this because he doesn't know English that well and doesn't want an assistant he can't communicate with. Driver's make more than the asst manager (because of tips) but are paid less hourly and certainly doesn't make my resume look any better.
I was given a position that didn't state I needed to know spanish. It clearly stated it was a "Bonus" the only time I was told to learn any sort of spanish was when I was given a script (which I also had requested numerous time and was received it just last week) and when he confronted me with the spanish speaking driver.
Also he told me as an asst manager I'm responsible for the in store cash register. If any money is missing it comes out of my pocket. I know this is illegal unless he can prove I stole it or planned to have it stolen. Is there any loophole that he can get through to still make that legal? I almost had to to pay $75 one night. I barely make $200/wk with the odd schedule I have now. I plan on quiting but I had another job that I dropped this job for because of the position. I heard almost everyone there was hired as an asst manager! But they were demoted or decided to work at a lower position because of how dumb the manager is. I kind of think they lure you in with the asst manager job and then purposely demote you just to get you to work there longer? I have no idea I'm just furious right now.
Recently was hired by a popular pizza chain for assistant manager. In the interview he asked the usually questions as well as "Do you speak spanish" I answered I only understand some of it since my family is mexican but I never learned to speak it. He nodded.
I was hired the next week
I later overhear my co-workers talking about how I don't speak spanish and how I'm the new asst manager. They go on to say other things I don't understand but the the manager (my boss here) was talking with them.
At one point during my first month of work he had me speak to the drivers to request the money and credit card reciepts. I asked them in English. He basically scolded me in front of everyone and was like "No! THEY DON'T SPEAK ENGLISH. THEY WON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE SAYING. SPEAK SPANISH" The guy who had hired me was there but didn't even do anything. He knew I only understood some of the language. I told him what I told my interviewer "I only understand some spanish because I was raised around some spanish speakers. I don't know how to speak it. At least enough to ask that."
Aside from that the driver clearly understood me and was already handing me money and the credit card stuff. In english he even said "I understand".
Also they told me about a week and a half in I'm on what they call "probation".
I was also supposed to get 2 books when I started, that taught me how to be an asst manager. I didn't get those until this week.
The only reason I got those books this week is because there was a regional meeting/test and the test was on those books I was to read.
I requested them almost twice a week and never got them until the day of the test.
So I go in today July 12th and he tells me I've been demoted to driver because I can't speak spanish and until I learn spanish I can't do anything more.
is this okay? I mean the other employees told me I don't need to know much spanish since most of the orders are in english. And even if I get orders in spanish I know the toppings and sizes and most of the script they gave us. The other employees tell me he's an idiot and doesn't know what he's doing and is probably doing this because he doesn't know English that well and doesn't want an assistant he can't communicate with. Driver's make more than the asst manager (because of tips) but are paid less hourly and certainly doesn't make my resume look any better.I was given a position that didn't state I needed to know spanish. It clearly stated it was a "Bonus" the only time I was told to learn any sort of spanish was when I was given a script (which I also had requested numerous time and was received it just last week) and when he confronted me with the spanish speaking driver.
Also he told me as an asst manager I'm responsible for the in store cash register. If any money is missing it comes out of my pocket. I know this is illegal unless he can prove I stole it or planned to have it stolen. Is there any loophole that he can get through to still make that legal? I almost had to to pay $75 one night. I barely make $200/wk with the odd schedule I have now. I plan on quiting but I had another job that I dropped this job for because of the position. I heard almost everyone there was hired as an asst manager! But they were demoted or decided to work at a lower position because of how dumb the manager is. I kind of think they lure you in with the asst manager job and then purposely demote you just to get you to work there longer? I have no idea I'm just furious right now.
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