burnt bridge on resume
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- i_monk0
lilbabyarm: I gave him a month's notice that I was leaving (this past week should have been my last) but two weeks ago I was told not to come in (the morning after he told me he wouldn't be paying me in full) and that he had already hired a replacement (which he would pay out of the money owed me). As far as I'm concerned that means in his mind he fired me, and I am now due 1 week of termination pay (I talked to the Labour Board about this).
I'm going to be calling him shortly to see if he's willing to pay me, and then I'm going down to the Labour Board offices downtown to file a grievance. If I don't have my pay in full today, the absolute latest according to the Board, I'll tell him I've got the Board involved.
- IloveQBN0
here's a hint
- surfito0
if a company calls your old job, and your boss trashes you.
that company wont give you the job, but they will be happy to tell you what your boss did.
then you sue him and retire to florida and no more design for the man.
- surfito0
well, really not.
- mitsu0
well, maybe i don't understand the story fully, but if you put in a notice, it isn't all too uncommon for an employer to just 'let' you leave early so they can get on the ball with your replacement. You have nothing to hide here from other prospective employers. just be honest.. you put in your notice but it just wasn't the best timing for your boss.... no big deal. forget about the money for the 2 weeks you didn't work, (collect your vacation pay though) and move on.
- IloveQBN0
good luck I-monk. Don't let that slimeball bully you. He's probably counting on the fact that you won't do anything about it. Go to the labour board and ask them if they know any free legal counsellors who can help you.
When you call him, mention that you've consulted a lawyer and will file for legal preceedings to recover your lost wages.
I've known people who've gave 2 weeks notice and was asked to leave the premise right away. I know for a fact that they got their 2 weeks plus holiday pay.
good luck
- Heidegger0
Burn down the place and get your red stapler back too.
- unknown0
he's bluffing.
He has absolutely no grounds for his suit.
- k0na_an0k0
kick his ass seabass.
sorry if it has already been said. i didn't read any of the posts except the first one or two.
- kote0
its hard, but don't stress.
Go down to the unemployment office while you are downtown and see what you can get.
Then make sure that you talk to the labor board and see what's up. The laws in this case are in your favor, I believe.
Does he pay you hourly? If not (salary) you have nothing to worry about. It sounds like he is trying to scare you. Don't let him. Talk to the labor board and let them handle some things on their end, or at least get their opinion.
You can proceed from there. Good luck.
- rd110
let's face it, most bosses suck. Be your own boss. List the work that you did, just don't list the boss from that job as a reference.
Getting a job is sometimes like a poker game. Don't show all your cards at once. If someone wants a reference from that job, then provide or bs it.
- i_monk0
Good idea, but it won't work. I was the design department.
I'll have to see how this turns out... maybe he's not insane now, two weeks later.
- cesar0
I got somthing similar that happend to me. Don't worry to much, My first job out of school was with this company:
http://www.gimmiethebest.com
(I did not do any of the site or any graphics on this site)
Anyways, I was let go on bad terms and it sorta sucked but I still put the stuff on my resume. If you get an interview just make sure you are upfront with them about that, they will understand.
- architype0
depends on where you are from. in cananda they are not allowed to contact a previous employer only your references. id put it on.
- i_monk0
I was paid hourly and have past pay stubs to prove it. I think that's the sinker though, because he's trying to argue that I didn't do the work so I shouldn't get paid.
Today he told me as far as he's concerned I only worked 20 hours in those two weeks, so I'm just hoping he hasn't messed with the time sheet (illegal) to reflect that crazy new math.
I just told my parents and my dad was like "Let him sue, he doesn't have a leg to stand on."
I just want to say thanks to everyone, I didn't expect this much positive (that is, reassuring) feedback.
- exador0
was there absolutely NO one else at the company that would vouch for ya?
cuz bio's got the right idea..
ive used that one myself once...
- kote0
so he paid you hourly - and you got a check. He cant just now say "Oh wait, I dont think you worked that". he should have been paying attention to the hours when he wrote the check (this is what makes him sound like a liar).
The check is cut. His loss - but dont expect anything more.
- shift0
by law your former employer cannot say anything that will keep you from getting another job. i would still put it(last place of employment) on your resume.
good luck!
- Biofreak0
tell ya what... how about this.
just say, that comapny is under new managment and that your old boss is now with another agency.
or, "my old boss now works in mississippi."
then they will call me, i will give you a glowing recommendation, offer them some beer and then sing loudly and drunkenly into the phone before humming and then snoring.
*so the second part was a joke, but the first wasnt* you could very easily use that excuse and just show them your old work.
- exador0
by law, your right shift..
but that don't mean much to someone that has a grudge against you.
they could trash talk you, then tell you they gave a glowing review...anyhow, hope it all gets resolved