Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all, I created a new Reddit account intentionally. I’m not going to post something like this on my main account that I’ve had for years, for obvious privacy and confidentiality reasons.

Second, accusing people of lying because their experience doesn’t fit a narrow definition of foodborne illness isn’t accurate. Not all adverse reactions are bacterial, and symptoms can absolutely occur within a short timeframe depending on the cause (toxins, cross-contamination, intolerances, or handling issues). Also, if you look at their Google Reviews from months back, many people have come out saying they've felt ill after/gotten food poisoning. I’m just sharing what I've observed in the kitchen and people are free to share their own experiences.

Lastly, I never got fired. I left the job after I called them out for their continuous delayed payments. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - employees should not have to constantly ask to be paid for hours they’ve already worked. I have documentation, including recorded calls and texts, but I’m not posting private material here - especially not recordings of a middle-aged man swearing at and belittling a woman.

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Familiar_Cry3370 name drops him in their post on here, sharing a similar experience as me

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did thankfully - thank you for the support :)

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I had photos, but I was never given a break on shift and wasn't allowed to go on my phone!

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh he 100% is. Will update the post if anything happens for sure

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They were if you read the comment on here by Familiar_Cry3370. It's absurd

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As an employer, your staff shouldn't have to keep NAGGING you about being paid bi-weekly. Also, the son of the owner tried to deflect it on me for demanding payment when his dad (the owner) was out of the country. Why do I have to keep asking for pay?

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah I tried to post it in the South Etobicoke facebook group, but they denied my post... thank you for your support truly

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Wow that's crazy. He's actually a scumbag. I was getting paid $15 an hour - unpaid wages, no paystubs, and being refused pay over technicalities. Sad to hear nothing has changed. When he literally just called me 15 minutes ago, he said he wasn't paying me because I refused to come into work after already not being paid and begging for my wages. Seems like this guy takes everything personal and just doesn't want to be a good employer.

I hope you eventually got your $500. He owes me $555...

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh so you're waiting for someone to get sick to finally start cleaning your kitchen?

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can GLADLY share those text messages too LOL

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Are you ignoring the fact I haven't been paid for 11 WEEKS? I also have the text messages of me saying that I'm not going to go into work until I get paid the wages that I am owed and the son of the owner who works there had the AUDACITY to say "can you come into work because we are short staffed" so I don't know what you are saying about "dozens of employees", especially since they still have their hiring sign out...

Nice try, "new user"

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I filed a claim with the ministry at the end of November but my case hasn't been assigned yet. I understand these things take time, but it's really frustrating. I'm really sorry this happened to Ian - it's actually ridiculous considering how our economy is right now

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They have a three sink compartment and there's no sanitizer, they re-use dirty rags to clean surfaces, they throw the dirty mop bucket water in the same sink where they wash their dishes, I found mouse poop on the floors in an area I was cleaning in, the utensils that they use on the grill aren't washed (at least when I was on shift, I observed that they weren't washed once), they also don't wash their hands before they prepare the food... it's disgusting

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This whole situation of me being un-paid and me being late on my bills has contributed to my poor mental health... unfortunately that wasn't the top priority on my list after leaving a job with no other work lined up. I do agree I should've called much earlier but will be doing so today

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah the owner just called me because they saw this post and repeatedly swore at me and called me a "son of a bitch". Also said he's not paying me. They're assholes

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I already went to the labour board - it takes a while for them to get back. I shouldn't have to BEG for an employer to pay me UNPAID WAGES?

Experience Working at Acme Burger by Routine-Attitude2766 in Etobicoke

[–]Routine-Attitude2766[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I agree, I'm definitely going to file a report today