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Harassment at work

I am a waitress, and I have worked there a few years longer than my current manager. Every shift I work with hm he seems to find something to tell me o mae me very mad or angry. He recently called me a liar for his own reasons, and has hinted that he doesn--name removed--want me working there.I have talked to the G.M. but nothing has changed. I have had the same availability for the past 2 years straight, and he just told me that I need to change it,or I will not have a job. He wants to fight with me every chance he has, and I am to te point where I hate going to work if he is there. Every employee know he treats me badly, but tells me to ignore it.I am sorry this is long but please help.....


Asked on 9/28/03, 3:16 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Johanne Amonson Johanne L Amonson, Q.C. Prof Corp

Re: Harassment at work

Your boss is acting in a manner that is against your best interests--for whatever reason. I suggest that you call the labour relations board and discuss this with them. You may have a proper complaint. Don't quit. That is probably what this man wants. If they fire you without proper notice the employer must pay severance--which depends on the length of time you have worked for them and other matters. If someone changes your job criteria--time of work etc. they can be considered to have constructively dismissed you and they still have to pay severance. You may also want to call the Human rights authorities.

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Answered on 10/06/03, 8:08 pm


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