My current employer needs to make some improvements when it comes to her work ethic, dependability, and so much more. It has been an ongoing problem over several months and the staff is very frusrtated, people have quit because of her, and we have already made an attempt to write a letter to the corporate office to notify them about these problems and nothing was done. She continues to get worst. We wrote a letter to her expressing all these problems and frustrations. Those staff that agreed with the letter could sign it. My questions is, could we loose our jobs for speaking up? Any advice, comments, or suggestions would be much appreciated. God Bless.
2007-07-27 01:42:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
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2007-07-27 03:33:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No you couldn't lose your jobs because it would be considered retaliation. However, if the letter is signed then your employer could make it very miserable (more then it already is) for those people. I doubt the letter would do any good.
Does your company do exit interviews? That would give them a chance to say why they are leaving. It's best if done by HR especially in this case. If she's not going to change either you need to stick it out until she gets fired or you need to move on to another job yourself. I suggest the latter.
2007-07-27 08:34:30 · answer #2 · answered by Simba 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on the "power" of this boss, my answer is maybe.. However, if you and other workers are all in the same "boat" then she may want to change her ways.. The best strategy is to have everyone document what she is doing and keep a record.. Maybe, have a meeting with her personally as a dept. to talk about ways to make her job more efficient.. She might be going through a rough patch that no one is aware of and hasn't asked for help. It may be best to approach her in a civil matter and work with her as oppossed to against her... This may make the work environment more friendly as she won't feel ganged up against.. Think of how you would feel is everyone ganged up on you and you didn't know there was even a problem? That could lead to negative feelings and attitude's in the workplace. Whatever you choose good luck
2007-07-27 01:50:15 · answer #3 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here's the problem - she's the boss, and you aren't. Her boss/head office has already indicated by inaction that they don't plan to pursue this any farther. Could she make your life miserable for ratting her out? She could, yes - most bosses don't take kindly to their employees planning a mutiny behind their backs.
The decision you have to make at this point is not whether to continue pursuing the issue - it's clear that approach is not going to gain you anything. The decision is really whether you want to continue to work for this person, or to find a better work environment.
Sometimes it takes a lot of people making an exit before top management realizes what has been going on. This may be the case here.
Sorry......
2007-07-27 07:34:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Usually that's how it works. When you speak up, you stand a chance on getting terminated. They may not fire you you right then but they will make it so uncomfortable that you would walk off and then they really win. You lose your job and then they owe you no unemployment. As bad as you may not like this, sometimes it bes to be the silent one and let other speak out. Eventually, someone will speak up and then you still keep your job.
2007-07-27 01:48:57 · answer #5 · answered by facilita2000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your employer should admire u for stepping up and telling her. sometimes people are blinded by their own actions and it takes someone else to actually say "hey look this isnt working". And if u lose your job then im sure you found this one when you were looking that you'll find another one. But legally no you shouldnt be able to lose ur job
2007-07-27 01:45:01 · answer #6 · answered by JENNIFER W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course you could lose your job because of the letter. In fact, you probably will. I admire your work ethic, but you work FOR your employer, at at her whim. If you already wrote a letter to corporate, you have done more than you should have. If your boss is performing poorly, hopefully HER boss will notice and act on it. But you have no power and risk termination by criticizing your boss to her boss. I would never sign a letter to my boss criticizing her. You might think you are trying to help her, but 99% of the time she will view it as an attack on her. If you love your job, just keep your head down and work as best you can with your bad boss.
2007-07-27 01:50:44 · answer #7 · answered by Henry C 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
My question is, "If the main office would fire you for this, why do you WANT to work for them?" The company CAN fire you for this, but if they will, your job is in danger of elimination when they run the place into the ground.
2007-07-27 01:51:08 · answer #8 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you could lose your jobs, and probably should. It's not your place to evaluate your boss's work. You do your job, and do it the best you can. And especially do not go to your boss's superiors so that you can tell on them. That's just unprofessional.
2007-07-27 01:54:17 · answer #9 · answered by Jeƒƒ Lebowski 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if senior management ignores you, there's nothing much more you can do - stay and put up with it or look for another job- Employers can fire you for anything, but your aren't being insubordinate, so you would get unemployment if they did
2007-07-27 01:48:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋