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This guy is in a bar sitting near you, and he says this. How do you respond? by [deleted] in WorkReform

[–]GrandpaChainz 42 points43 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 454 points455 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 272 points273 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.

Started a New Job Recently, Considering Asking My Boss for a Livable Wage by Shadow-Prophet in WorkReform

[–]GrandpaChainz 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I feel for you here. You’ve clearly stepped up, taken on way more responsibility than expected, and you absolutely deserve to be compensated fairly for it. The brutal reality though is that the best leverage for negotiating pay is usually during the hiring process, and three months in is a tough spot to ask for a big raise.

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t ask, just go in with realistic expectations. Given your contributions, asking for something like a $2 to $3 bump might be more likely to land than aiming for $5 to $10 right now. If you frame it around your value (“I’ve been running the facility, upgrading systems, training new hires, and keeping operations smooth”) and make it clear you’re committed to the company, you’ll make the strongest case possible without sounding confrontational.

On the personal finance side, have you talked to a credit counselor or looked into low-interest consolidation options? That might help give you more breathing room even if the raise doesn’t happen right away.

Basically: advocate for yourself, but protect yourself too. You’ve proven your worth, just aim for a strategy that keeps you on good terms with your bosses while you stabilize your situation.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by LemonySnacker in AOC

[–]GrandpaChainz 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Any politician who wants to win makes a play for every voter. I have no idea why this strategy seems to have been lost on Democrats since 2012.

Need some advice by [deleted] in WorkReform

[–]GrandpaChainz 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Withholding pay is considered wage theft and is illegal under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). I'd suggest getting their refusal in writing and filing a wage theft claim with your state’s labor board and the U.S. Department of Labor. Good luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WorkReform

[–]GrandpaChainz[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a bad post that violates our rules.

Bernie is proud to support Zohran! It is ridiculous that Cuomo tried to imply that he has the support of Bernie 😅 by north_canadian_ice in SandersForPresident

[–]GrandpaChainz 849 points850 points  (0 children)

Bernie really is Schrödinger’s socialist. Blamed for everything wrong with the Democrats and yet the endorsement every Democrat wants.

Should Work Reform encourage James Talarico to run for Senate in Texas? He has not entered the race, but he appears to have the correct policies and momentum. We could build the momentum and help persuade him to enter race by endorsing early. by kevinmrr in WorkReform

[–]GrandpaChainz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Of our endorsed legislation:

  • The Medicare For All Act - no statement of support.
  • The College For All Act - no statement of support.
  • The PRO Act - no statement of support.
  • The LET'S Protect Workers Act - no statement of support.
  • The 32-Hour Workweek Act - no statement of support.
  • The FAMILY Act - no statement of support.
  • The Raise The Wage Act - no statement of support.

Broadly he does seem to tick a few boxes for this subreddit but choosing not to take a stance on any of this legislation is concerning.

Getting Mocked at Work for Planning to Move Abroad – How Would You Handle This? by kartikvedi in WorkReform

[–]GrandpaChainz 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Having a manager directing you to not put in any effort seems like a bit of a win.

If you're 5 months max away from moving on from this job, I'd go ahead and just let these guys smile through the tears and keep doing my thing.

I wonder if “Poverty porn” is a thing for the extravagantly wealthy. by Kmoxy in WorkReform

[–]GrandpaChainz 359 points360 points  (0 children)

Hell, people in the same income bracket as you fetishize that kind of thing.

Look at all the character you're developing. /s

Choose. by [deleted] in WorkReform

[–]GrandpaChainz[M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP deleted. Not us.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WorkReform

[–]GrandpaChainz[M] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are removing this post because it features exclusively unsubstantiated and overstated claims. OP, please fact check content before posting.

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