What would you do if you were not being treated fairly at work?

Question

someone running there mouth saying you did something you know you didnt do.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

This is not as simple as everyone seems to make it. You will OFTEN be treated unfairly at work. Some things are criminal (sexual harassment, discrimination), but most times it is either someone playing favorites (which happens all the time) or something that just APPEARS unfair to you because you are losing out.

As many write, you can always move on. In fact, I suggest that everyone ALWAYS look around to see what else is available.

If the unfairness is not something that makes you want to change jobs, become more productive. Do your job, and then some. Look for ways to improve the processes that you deal with daily. Take on more (and more challenging) assignments. Lend a hand to others. Be willing to take your share of the boring mundane jobs that always have to be done.

Most important, ask your boss what you need to do to progress. This questioning serves two purposes: it tells the boss you want more, and the boss tells you what is expected of you.

Remember, there are always going to be unfair situations. Everyone, regardless of color or gender or national origin, faces a glass ceiling. The only thing that you can do is take that unfair lump and move on, either by moving to a new job or by improving your image at your current job.

--- jeff

Answer 3

This happened to me very recently. Luckily the boss above my immediate (mean and unfair) boss had an anonymous question box at our next staff meeting - she read and answered all the questions at the the end of the meeting and about 5 (out of 9) of them referenced the unfair treatment. The head boss did the right thing and met with each staff member individually and promised no retalitation if we wanted to talk about what was happening. In my situation, corporate HR came in and investigated and finally fired the unfair boss. To be fair, I did try going to the unfair boss first and discuss my issues with her - I thought she deserved the chance to know what she was doing and have a chance to correct it. Instead, she gossipped and slandered me to the rest of the office.

That said, I suggest going to a higher authority if you can. If your job is being threatened, or you're just scared, do so anonymously or suggest the anonymous question box idea to your boss. It can't hurt to put your resume out there in case things don't work out. In my case, it worked out, but I still got a really great job offer so I ended up leaving anyway, with the blessing of my (good) boss. I even got flowers on my last day of work!!

Stand up somehow - you dont deserve to be treated badly and there ARE jobs out there that dont treat people like that.

Answer 4

Oh my stars! Is someone messing with you at the job, m'love? Well, the first thing I'D do is talk to the supervisor WITH the person present that I'm working with(if that's the case, sugar). If that doesn't solve it, then you go to the manager, and keep going as far as you can until it's rectified or you can't deal with it anymore and resign(but DON'T go cussin' and screamin'!). The key thing is always follow the "chain of command". It'll make you look better if you do that. Hope that helps!

Answer 5

If you feel you aren't being treated fairly at work you can take these steps: write down the facts. (not how you feel, but the facts) of what happened/happens. Go to your boss and let him/her know what the facts of the situation is. Have a solution in mind and let him/her know what it is. Let him/her take over - perhaps she/he will take it to HR for investigation if necessary (i.e. harrassment). If it's your boss that you feel isn't treating you fairly, go to your friendly HR department.

Answer 6

First this question is a bit vague. Mostly, I wouldn't take things so personal at work, and to always remember, my boss is not to be confused with my parents. Unfairness is a part of life.

Answer 7

If it's a co-worker or low level supervisor go higher into management to get help. If it's THE BOSS, document everything and go to your state employment board for help.

Answer 8

Perhaps you should talk to your supervisor about what you percieve as being unfair. If you can't resolve the issue, maybe you should try to find a different job.

Answer 9

I will mind my business(work) and try for better opportunities.

Answer 10

see a boss or quit