I need help finding some info on workplace treatment of employees.?

Question

I work for a small co. and have exprnced. favoritsm and other issues in the workplace. I cant go to my human resources because she is also the office manager and h.r. person. The v.p. is no help because they are verrry close. What she says goes. I need to know what i can do. Labor law lawyers wont help because its doesnt fall under that kind of discrimination. Anyone have an answer?

Answer 1

Time to look for a new job. This is a perfect example of why unions are going to make a come-back.

Answer 2

There is very little you can do about favoritism, unless it is related to age, gender, race, national origin or religion. If you don't think you're getting a fair deal, ask for a performance review. This may help you establish a benchmark from which you can ask for more responsibilities or ask for a (merited) raise.

If you don't like the way you are being treated, however, there's not much you can legally do (other than starting to look for a new job).

Answer 3

First of all, how SMALL is this company.

while favoritism is not illegal, it can be considered illegal if it is perpetrated on a protected status such as age, sex or national origin to name a few.

HOWEVER, the EEOC and DOL regulations on the Federal level ONLY apply to companies with more than 15 employees within a 50 mile radius.

If your company has less than that number, you need to research your local laws to see if they can help you.

Answer 4

In a small company, that sounds like a fatal combination. Even if you are legally in the right, they can still make your life miserable if they don't like you. For the sake of your quality of life, I would start looking for a better job (maybe get extra training if necessary). The stress isn't worth it.

Answer 5

Dear friend, most of the American companies are like that. Join an union and get people to sign for it. Other than that you have no chance.