Is my supervisor breaking any laws?

Question

A girl I work with was written up for not attending a mandatory meeting that she was on her way to but got stuck in traffic.My supervisor told me to "smarten up" with my work when she thought I didn't do the windows.She told me they had people lined up for the job.She said another girl would get into trouble for not answerin her phone when she called.Whenever she calls me she sounds like she is threatening me and I feel like I'm being harassed by her.She keeps switching what her excuse is for different situations.She makes it seem as though I will get into trouble for missing one little spot in my cleaning.She said I was getting a verbal warning for not picking the white paint chips off the mauve baseboards, which she never told me to do anyway.I talked to the manager and he said he couldn't do anything about the way she acts unless we confront her in a meeting together.I wanted it to be anonymous.I come home crying all the time and want to just quit, but I need the $.What can I do?

Answer 1

no law against being a tough boss.

Live with it or find a new job, but it is not worth crying over.

Mandatory meeting means leave early enough to get there on time, leaving a cushion for traffic. It is part of being a responsible employee

Answer 2

She's not breaking any laws but is mean. You also do need to do more at work then your supervisor says. If you are a cleaner and there's a mess, then you need to clean it.

If you go for another job, will the supervisor be the one to give you a reference? If she is then I suggest you work as hard as possible for a couple of weeks, get a good reference from her, then tell her when you leave how mean she is.

If your company does exit interviews (asking why you are leaving) tell them why, so that hopefully they can do something about the Ladies behaviour in the future.

Don't forget, it's just a job and not worth being unhappy about.

Answer 3

She probably has not broken any laws, unfortunately. For example, your firend was late for a meeting - the supervisor is within her rights to write this up - getting stuck in traffic isn't really a good excuse for being late.

However, she sounds like a horrible manager, and there is something you can do about that. Talk to your HR department, mention the fact that your manager says he cannot do anything and see what they recommend. Make sure they understand you want only to talk and be kept anonymous.

By the way, your manager absolutely can do something about this, and you don't have to be there. He can talk to other employees, get their opinions and observe her actions - that is his job as a manager and employer...

Answer 4

While you supervisor is rude, she's not breaking any laws unless she is targeting you for some reason that is prohibited by law. For example, do you notice any pattern to her conduct? Does she only yell at racial minorities or is she an equal opportunity jerk?

If it were me, I'd start looking for a new job. There are plenty of cleaning jobs, so I'm sure you could get something better for yourself.

Answer 5

There is a labor law regarding working in a hostile work environment, but when I tried to envoke that law with a particular employer, I found out from the labor board that no one actually oversees it or enforces it........and unless you could find an attorney to take the case you may be stuck with the nasty supervisor or will have to find another job.........

it sucks, I know...........been there, done that.......

D~~

Answer 6

You have a mean boss. Many people do. Start looking for a new job. It doesn't sound like they broke any laws to me.

Answer 7

do not quit, if you quit you can not receive UN-employment benefits, being fired you will be still allowed to receive UN-employment benefits but if no quit no go

this is for USA

Answer 8

quit