If I was wrongfully terminated because another employee wanted my job, should I tell corporate some other instances that happened with the other employee that were never brought up? I don't want to be a bit** but I don't feel it's fair that I get fired for a little thing and everyone else gets away with these major offenses which were just looked over or not reported as they should have been. Like the employee who is having me fired..was selling adult toys in the backroom of the store! Or, an "elderly"employee who was assulted by a customer that was never reported to corporate, just shrugged off. I could go on. I feel singled out and although I'm not a very vindictive person, I want some sort of "personal" compensation for losing a job that I worked really hard at and was at for a long time. I don't mind losing the job...there are others but the reason for it is just wrong. Would you tell the corporate office or let it slide?
2007-01-15 17:25:20 · 10 answers · asked by tleigh517 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Ask for an exit interview and have a conversation. If you start acting mad or vindictive it will backfire on you.. Just move on to something better.
2007-01-15 17:32:30 · answer #1 · answered by worldsource19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is appropriate to let the corporate office know, but you really need to understand that from their perspective, you are not going to come out smelling like roses if you were standing by while all this stuff was going on and then only bring it up because you got fired. An employee with character brings up these issues while they are happening, when they have nothing to gain by doing so. Your sentence "...I don't feel it's fair that I get fired for a little thing and everyone else gets away with these major offenses..." is not the way an ethical person approaches life. Right is right, and wrong is wrong, and it doesn't matter what others are "getting away with". Learn from the experience and don't make the same mistakes at your next job.
Remember, alligators are always alligators, so when you bring them into your own bathtub don't be upset when they nip at your ankles. In other words, if you're working with a bunch of unethical people, don't expect to be treated fairly or ethically.
2007-01-15 17:44:40 · answer #2 · answered by oolishfay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should speak to a labour lawyer to see whether there is scope for compensation. However, you will need to be able to substantiate and have all your claims subject to scrutiny. An exit interview might be the time to assess whether the company will give you a hearing or review your dismissal (i suspect not). Hence the legal route probably be best
2007-01-15 17:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by feeras1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-16 05:46:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would make them aware of what was going on, although they may not be in the least bit interested. If so, be very tactful about it.......what have you got to lose?
In the meantime, I would contact an attorney if you feel you were wrongfully terminated.
2007-01-15 17:35:52 · answer #5 · answered by Incognito 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most companies have an internal (most often anonymous) reporting system - if yours does, use it. If you have something to say, say it. What can it hurt now?
The exception to this is if you think you have a legal complaint to file. That's when you consult a lawyer, and let him/her do the talking.
2007-01-15 18:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by Bael 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep sure talk to a lawyer, if it is seen as wrongfull dismal you have a case to take them to court, if you open your mouth and let it all hang out they will not believe you, they will probably think its sour grapes, another thing to remember which is important, employers check with previous employers on your work history you don't want to be thought of as a trouble maker, if you done your job well they have to at least admit that, to anybody checking you out
2007-01-15 17:39:07 · answer #7 · answered by da rinse mode 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move on and up who wants work for a bunch of Jerks??
2007-01-15 17:33:48 · answer #8 · answered by steve h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to a lawyer but make sure all your ducks are in a row before you do...
2007-01-15 17:30:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, tell the bigwigs. They have a right to know!
2007-01-15 17:33:49 · answer #10 · answered by Meg M 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋