I just got fired for taking a bereavement day. What the hell is wrong with people?
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I just got fired for taking a bereavement day. What the hell is wrong with people?
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Did they not believe that someone had passed or what?
awww man that sucks :(
I guess I could ask for a death certificate. Though it may take a while since it would have to come from San Diego.
I think it's more just that my ex-boss is a fucking bitch who doesn't understand that when someone's immediate family dies suddenly, it's not like a bloody goldfish.
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They can not fire you for missing one day (with a good excuse), did you call it in before hand or just not show up? Ofcourse if your a pilot it can be annoying.
There must have been more to lead this on, no?
Anyway there are more and better jobs outhere.
Feel bad for for you.
I left her a note, since I'm asleep when she's awake. I'd been working there three years and never had anything written up against me.
I'd get drunk, but I'm short on booze and probably shouldn't go out and buy a whole wack of it. So I guess stoned will have to do.
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That’s well bad mate, are you with the works union.
Citizen advice, if you have one in Canada.
hope you get it sorted
Nope...no union. :( I'll probably end up going before the Ministry of Labour though, and filing a complaint and that.
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thats hella ghey :no:
Go for it MagicNakor, hope you get it sorted,
In the UK if you have been Dismissed, it has to be for good reason and if the employer is found guilty then they have to offer the job back and give compensation, but you don't have to go back to that job.
http://www.britishcolumbialaw.ca/dismissal-overview.htm
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Originally Posted by MagicNakor
You could always cut out the obituary. :ermm:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Magic, please accept my condolences ...I wish you and your family strength.Quote:
Originally Posted by MagicNakor
It's only a job ffs.. :ermm:Quote:
Originally Posted by thewizeard
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Originally Posted by Barbarossa
/me regains composure.
Surely with no warnings for five years and the note you left, you've a pretty watertight case for getting your job back.
Before you go to the expense of legal representation, see your boss and explain that you intend to contend the dismissal and that you've been led to believe that your appeal will be successful. If I was your boss, I'd realise this and may offer to rescind the dismissal and issue a written warning in its stead.
I was refering to him losing a member of his family..not the job.
Yeah, I know mate, sorry, it was too obvious a gag to pass up on. :schnauz:Quote:
Originally Posted by thewizeard
I'm a strong believer in unions, and I always have been, I advise any worker to join, it's in your interests to do so.
I'm with one of the biggest unions in the UK, CWU & a member of UNITE.
They kick ass for a small membership fee :D
Maybe so but there's a lot of small business that doesn't have the union option available.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buffalo
@MagicNakor, this situation is truly wrong. I think that making a complaint would be a good idea. Not to get the job back (it's not good to work for people like that), but for personal satisfaction and to tell them that it's not right.
In fact... I really think that people should be allowed to take the occasional day off whenever they choose to. They don't own you.
@ Virtualbody1234,
In the UK, almost every employment occupation will have a union you can join, it's nice to have an independent body looking after your interests.
And in this case it would have been a wise choice to seek advice from a union.
That’s if you have Unions in Canada dude! :unsure:
Baz, what's that font that makes "bazonkas" in your sig? It's well cool.
Sounds awfully like unfair dismissal to me. Given the circumstances, your length of employment, your good record you could probably get a decent wedge out of them. Consider this;
1. Under the circumstances it sounds like they were looking for an excuse. Who would sack someone for such a thing. Maybe they're closing an office, outsourcing their satanic practices, think you're a cawk. Whatever
2. That being the case, do you really want to go back. You'll have it hanging over you. Not just the dismissal, but the fact you will have annoyed your gaffer. They'll love you for that, like.
3. Aren't American Lawyers really into the no-win, no-fee thang. It might be worth talking to one and seeing if you have a claim for unfair dismissal (or whatever you call it). Sue the arse off of them, that's my advice.
4. Please remember you have found this whole thing very stressful, particularly as it comes on top of a bereavement. That should up the ante a bit.
5% would be nice when you get your settlement. I'm not greedy.
Please also accept my condolences for your loss.
Must go, I think I heard an ambulance
Do you prefer the "no win - pay up anyway, cawk." thang?
I stole it last night from foogoo's unlocked folder :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Barbarossa
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Edit: Sorry it's now locked.
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Originally Posted by JP
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Originally Posted by manker
What's this "no-win" of which you speak.Quote:
Originally Posted by Proper Bo
clevar:sneaky:Quote:
Originally Posted by Chip Monk
Well, I gave her the option to reconsider, but she won't have it. Now I'll have to find someone to sic on them...
@Barbarossa: That was cute. ;)
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Don't you think vomiting on them is a tad harsh.Quote:
Originally Posted by MagicNakor
I know you're angry know, but you may regret it later.
on the positive side, you still got this job, hope Rookie pays ok.
Is their not a rongfull termination thing you can use? I mean taking a day off when a family member dies isnt something you should get fired for.
MagicNakor isn't American he's Canadian. It's not the same thing. Different laws.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chip Monk
I would have to see about a wrongful dismissal case. I believe it would be very strong, but I *just* finished a three-year court battle and am not really eager to start another one. I will though, if I can, because no one should be treated like that.
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I'm not even taking that, you're too easy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234
:thrown back:
:kiss:Quote:
Originally Posted by JPaul
Go for it, I agree with "I will though, if I can, because no one should be treated like that.".Quote:
Originally Posted by MagicNakor
Oh see you. What are you like.Quote:
Originally Posted by manker
That is fucked up!:angry:Quote:
Originally Posted by MagicNakor
Sorry man.:(
So sorry for your loss, MN.
Your (former) boss's boorish behavior into the bargain must have you a bit boxed just now.
Sounds like a formula to fuel an effort to extract the pound of flesh you are due.
Keep us apprised, please?