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writes:For the past few days, I have a feeling I may get fired for something my boss told us to do, knew about and therefore, continued on doing. We had a meeting this past Wednesday and denied 90 percent of it. His boss believed him. He made me look like a liar. He also got my friend, who is a Manager of another department, involved. Her boss got on her and told her, she's going to nip this in the butt. She's saying that she has a good feeling they're going to fire me for something my boss is denying. She's going to get into trouble because my bosses lies. He's putting the blame on me with no admitting to any of what he had told us or done. My co workers heard everything he said. They were also there when he told us to do it. This is putting a burden on our friendship. My friend who is a manager in our department is keeping her distance from me (I feel), I feel like it's my fault.It's the holiday week and the main boss will be gone the whole week next week until the first of January 2008 and I'll be gone the first week of January 2008. Any advice on what I should do?
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 December 2007): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionBeing employed on government installation, there are extra steps and precautions to take. I thank GOD I still have a job however, no one deserves to be in a working environment with such negativity, deceit and backstabbing. How can my boss, who I trusted, do this to me? I've asked my other co-workers if they could write me statements of what they have witnessed and remembered. They were more than willing to do so. I also asked an old co worker is he could do so, as well. He is more than willing, too. On top of that, I'm a single mother. Prior to my daughter's dad who voluntarily gave up his rights, he owes me money prior to the date he signed it over. Before signing over his rights, he believed he isn't responsible for any of our daughter's medical bills. Guess what? He does. He owes me half of every medical bill she came across prior to that date. Along with my college loan and the common main bills (rent, utilities, etc.), the situation with my boss, is added stress. I've prayed and will not stop. How can I maintain my sanity without blowing up?
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reader, rcn +, writes (24 December 2007):
 I agree with the other poster. Having dates and times, witnesses etc. written down is important. I would have helped if you listed what it is they asked you to do. The problem you have is that most of the U.S. is "at will employment" you can terminate without cause at any time and so can the employer, unless their reasoning violates state or federal laws. This is important to remember. The state protects employees in different areas, and the federal government does as well. The federal laws protect employees in more areas that the state. If you have a valid claim, and the state laws don't cover those violations, check federal. Federal laws trump state laws. One rule of law is that no state may enforce any law that interferes with or is in conflict with federal law.
One area you have a possible claim, if dismissed is "creating a hostile work environment" That's where his behavior has made it difficult, beyond your own control, to efficiently perform the duties your position requires.
If this progresses, file a claim. Stick it through the proper process. We really need more people willing to stand up to poor employers for their rights to do their jobs without "employer" related hardships.
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reader, rcn +, writes (24 December 2007):
I agree with the other poster. Having dates and times, witnesses etc. written down is important. I would have helped if you listed what it is they asked you to do. The problem you have is that most of the U.S. is "at will employment" you can terminate without cause at any time and so can the employer, unless their reasoning violates state or federal laws. This is important to remember. The state protects employees in different areas, and the federal government does as well. The federal laws protect employees in more areas that the state. If you have a valid claim, and the state laws don't cover those violations, check federal. Federal laws trump state laws. One rule of law is that no state may enforce any law that interferes with or is in conflict with federal law.
One area you have a possible claim, if dismissed is "creating a hostile work environment" That's where his behavior has made it difficult, beyond your own control, to efficiently perform the duties your position requires.
If this progresses, file a claim. Stick it through the proper process. We really need more people willing to stand up to poor employers for their rights to do their jobs without "employer" related hardships.
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reader, dearkelja +, writes (22 December 2007):
 You need to find out who will support you in telling the truth. Document everything including dates, who was there and exactally what was said. Even document the instance where your boss denied and blamed you.
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