My Boss is trying to Get Rid of Me What should I do?

Question

We had a new boss start work six months ago and they nothing of the job. However, he has been trying to eliminate certain people, me being one. I've been with the company for over 15 years now. In my PEP which is an evaluation they mentioned not feeling safe around me and they fear their safety and the safety of my co-workers over rumors that were not true and found to be not true. I was looking for a laywer on this. What should I do?

Thanks

Answer 1

Just wait for them to sack you.Then............

Answer 2

Hmmm sounds similiar to a problem i had.

I was with a company for 7 years and they brought up the issue of "safety"

What i did was quit. I know you probably might not consider it, but start looking around.

After i did i found a better job with better pay and benefits and no bullshit.

If that isn't what you want to do, ask them to prove that they are in an unsafe working environment with you around. If they say yes, and you have been doing the same thing for 15 years, you have got them for failing to move you or mention it sooner, and them making you out to be a liar is defamation

Answer 3

Gather all your ducks in a row. Get copies of performance evaluations, projects you worked on, recommendations you've made to the company.

It's time to move on. But you need to do so professionally and without burning any bridges.

The company has hired this new manager for his fresh perspective. If he sees you as part of the problem, not part of the solution, the writing is on the wall. And be careful pushing it with a lawyer. All companies go through change, you don't really want them to put into writing why you're not working out.

Tenure and job seniority are simply not facets of the 21st century employee.

Good luck..

Answer 4

I'd normally advise making yourself absolutely critical to the job. Make sure that you assume as much responsibility for completing projects as possible, learn all new processes, and be an "eager beaver." If you can do something without help, make sure you do, and keep as much work to yourself without sharing or delegating as possible. It will make it difficult for them to function in your absence. If they can't do it without you - or not nearly as well - your position will be assured.

If you feel, however, that you're being targeted for elimination due to false accusations and hearsay, ask to confront the alleged sources under the presence of a supervisor, under the guise of addressing their concerns. If this course is denied you, it's a good indication that the allegations are bogus, and it will let them know that YOU know it. Consider bringing a harassment complaint against any who spread such untruths, if they truly exist. And if it's strictly the supervisor that is the problem, then consult legal counsel, and any applicable labor agencies, to get the behavior stopped.

And if there is any behavior on your part that fosters these types of allegations, stop it.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

First, I would suggest you talk to your boss about the rumors or perhaps the two of you confront the individual(s) spreading the rumor. Using the "safety" card as a means of firing you is a bit of a scary one.. as it is often based on opinion versus fact and with many companies, it is a core concern. Attacking this issue head on would seem to be the best solution. If that fails, seeing a lawyer might well be your best option.

Answer 6

Document-the document some more. You will need times, dates, people & places. Write it all down. After 15 years and other evauations before this new boss ( I am assuming they were good) you will not be easy to terminate. Give them no ammunition-be pleasant. Cooperate. Smile. Go out of your way to be Mr. Nice Guy.

Answer 7

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