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writes: Okay at work and this manager from another company not my own comes up out of no where and started yelling, cursing, and at one point stuck his shoulder in my chest when we were face to face. Not only did this manger harass me to do a job that wasn't mine to do for a company that I don't work for, when I took the bags and put them on the floor to complete my job he picked up the bags and throw them back at me. Bottom line my manager who likes to just fire people and my go along with management shop steward terminated me because I lightly pushed this aggressive manager out of my face because I felt threatened. Was I wrong I mean this man started the whole thing I was doing my job in my work area not doing anything wrong, now I'm out of a job.
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 October 2008): Hi,
You have lost out big time. Did you think of reporting this to the Police? Remember, he was threatening you and you defended yourself!
Good luck.
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reader, sarcy24  + ♥, writes (3 October 2008):
 Get on the phone and immediately consult an Employment Lawyer or go to the Citizens Advice Bureau and they will locate one for you. You can then sue for wrongful dismissal where you may have to go to a tribunal and explain what happened. 9 times out of 10 the company will not want it to get that far and will get ACAS involved and ACAS will negotiate for a sum of money for you from your company. How much you get will depend on length of service, your contract, your age and level of job. Your company will be deemed to be at fault if they have not followed their company procedures. Do you have a copy of your staff handbook. Normally a dismissal will take the effect of you receiving a verbal waring and then a formal warning and then a final written warning with you having time to put things they are not happy about right. If they are still unhappy you meet HR with a neutral person that you choose and they explain why they intend to dismiss you. Again you get a right of reply. If you were instantly dismissed this can normally only be for stealing, fraudelent activities, attacking someone etc. This very much bolis down to if the company's own rules were adhered too. An employment lawyer is a must. You will be very unlikey to get your job back but will likely get additional compensation for termination without following proper procedures.
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reader, LazyGuy  + ♥, writes (3 October 2008):
 Get a lawyer and sue for wrongful dismissal straight away. Make it really clear he made physical contact first.
If there are unions in your area, get them involved.
Do this NOW, don't waste a second. In these case the answer is ALWAYS, get a lawyer.
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reader, qcumbr1  + ♥, writes (3 October 2008):
 I hate to say it, but your mistake was to lightly push this manager. Although he was from another company, he was a guest or customer of the company your were working for. Had you not touched him, you would probably still have the job. I have been in the same factory for the past 26 years. I'm a union worker. This factory is overflowing with asshole supervisors that would like nothing better than to see you loose your job by breaking the slightest rule. In your case, by touching this guy you broke a rule and that opened up the golden opportunity for your manager to fire you. Always keep in mind, when in a situation like you were in, never yell back, never swear, and ALWAYS keep your hands in your pockets. It is ok to voice your opinion as long as you do it in the calmest voice that you can.
Sorry to hear you lost the job, and lots of luck in you search for a new one...
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reader, Boonridge McPhalify + ♥, writes (3 October 2008):
 you dont deserve to be treated like this. you just need to look for work and get something better. what a bunch of assholes
why would you wnat to work there when you get treated so badly
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