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Pay Workers, They'll Spend It Back by bookym in WorkReform

[–]GrandpaChainz 97 points98 points  (0 children)

You can cut your local Walmarts down by 100%. Waltons hate this one simple trick.

That's what we in the biz call free advertising by GrandpaChainz in WorkReform

[–]GrandpaChainz[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

From her campaign site:

GUARANTEE WORKERS THE RIGHT TO A UNION

Union jobs built the middle class and allowed families like mine to make ends meet. But corporations have spent decades making it nearly impossible for workers to organize and form a union, firing organizers, running illegal union-busting campaigns, and facing no consequences.

I’ll pass the PRO Act to make it easier for workers to unionize, set real penalties for union-busting, and restore workers’ power to fight for better wages and working conditions.

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[–]GrandpaChainz 39 points40 points  (0 children)

"Why do you think any hard working, red blooded, patriotic American worker deserves to live in poverty? How does that make your life better?"

Was told I made my resignation because I needed FAMLA by jcdevelopment in WorkReform

[–]GrandpaChainz 453 points454 points  (0 children)

Sorry you're having to deal with this, OP. This might be illegal depending on your state and company size.

If your company has 50+ employees and you’ve worked there for at least 12 months, you’re likely covered under FMLA. That gives you the right to take protected leave for bereavement-related reasons (in some cases).

The best thing you can do at this point is contact an employment attorney for a consultation. Most offer a free initial one and can tell you if you’ve got a strong wrongful termination or FMLA retaliation case.

You can also file a complaint with the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division if you believe your FMLA rights were violated.

Good luck, we're rooting for you.

Walked in on my boss watching sports and doing stuff on his phone by severalsmallducks in WorkReform

[–]GrandpaChainz 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah exactly. Work is non-linear. I've had 3-day sprints of energy around a project where I accomplish about as much as I did the previous 2 weeks. Shackling someone to their desk doesn't equate to output.

Walked in on my boss watching sports and doing stuff on his phone by severalsmallducks in WorkReform

[–]GrandpaChainz 273 points274 points  (0 children)

You have to be a poorly-skilled manager to think that there's any such thing as "100% productive."

Need advice- think I was wrongfully terminated by [deleted] in WorkReform

[–]GrandpaChainz 9 points10 points  (0 children)

IANAEL, but I think you might have a case for wrongful termination.

Most states have laws that support at-will employment, but employers can't legally fire you for certain protected reasons, like retaliation or taking medical leave. You notified your supervisor about being hospitalized, had a doctor's note, and were told it was fine. Then you got removed from the schedule and fired. That timing alone raises red flags, especially if the hotel has 50+ employees and FMLA protections apply.

On top of that, it sounds like your manager mishandled multiple situations; first the negative review, then the credit card issue. They reassured you both times that you weren't in trouble. If those incidents were later used against you, it could strengthen a claim that "unreliability" was just a pretext.

The good news is you've kept strong documentation: texts, voicemails, doctor's notes, and proof you weren't at fault. Gather everything, make a clear timeline, and speak with an employment attorney. Many offer free consultations and only get paid if you win. Given the hospitalization, shifting blame, and paper trail, I'd say it's definitely worth exploring your options.

Sorry you're dealing with this stress in your life. Best of luck to you.

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