Alright… enough! I posted a bitch recently about my boss and the toxic work environment that I work in. Y’know, the one about setting up the workplace’s fb page, coming in early when the boss wanted to stay at the cottage to drink, staying late, bringing in business and yet my hours were cut by a half to 2/3 in an attempt to make me quit? Well, today as I was coming into work I got off the 102 at Kearney Lake because there was an accident… as I went to make a left hand turn I heard a clunk, followed by horrible grinding and my car stopped. I moved to the side of the road and put my 4-ways on. I then found my cell wasn’t working, nor was the payphone at the first gas station. At the second one they let me use the phone to call the boss to let her know what had happened. All was fine. I had no money (it’s payday) and no one I could call. Some very nice people did stop to help (see a later love)… but when I finally got into work she was sitting at the desk and she said: ‘You’re just not reliable man, give me the key to the shop… that’s that.’ Fired. On the spot. I walked out after she informed me that the ‘checks aren’t ready yet.’ I come back to find nothing by way of severance. What the? Am I missing something. Isn’t severance supposed to be in lieu of notice? And I was never given any verbal warnings or written warnings about ‘unreliability’. I’m sure there is a law… —TheBlackRose

This article appears in Jan 20-26, 2011.

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  2. Severance is only given in lieu of notice if they don’t have “grounds” to fire you, and unfortunately, they could argue that you’re not reliable because you didn’t show up to work when you were supposed to.

    It sucks, bigtime, though 🙁

    I hope you find something really soon, my dear 🙂

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  3. They are most definitely violating Employment Laws. You should check it out and fight them for your severance because, you are correct, you are entitled. They also have to have just cause to fire you and since you had no warnings, they are likely to be in shit for that too.

    Good luck and sorry to hear about your troubles!

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  7. Sounds to me like as long as you passed your 3 month probation, they owe you two weeks pay. Don’t let them fuck you around, talk to the labour board and verify what the rules are, then go back to your ex-boss and tell them what they owe you and advise them if they don’t pay immediately, you will file an official complaint. FUCK I hate asshole bosses that won’t pay.

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  9. yeah rosie that sucks big time. if i had more clietel, i would hire you myself. unfortunately, it is just a one person show at this time.and yes, we know this bitch is a few days late getting up. as i stated the other day sweetie, get the labour board after them. and if we can help somehow, the bitchers summit group is here for you.

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  11. Well, actually I guess it could sebastian… I just won’t say how!

    Thanks guys,

    I am taking donations for my rent money lol! 😀

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  12. she’s correct,i wouldn’t have kept you either…remember,it’s not the employers problem if you are late due to an accident,or if your power went out or your husband left you the night before,or if the planets weren’t lined up accordingly…seriously,it’s this “me” attitude that has my head shaking at times…she’s looking after her business and if you cannot meet her demands as an employee,you are fired…period!

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  14. labour board, my friend. Labour board.

    You had an emergency of sorts come up. You called to advise her. People are late from time to time. It happens.

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  17. TO Rosie- Repeat this in your mind and make a date with yourself:

    “One year(date) from now, I will not be in this place” ( this needs to be your Mantra)

    Trust me it works. By place, I mean where you are in life and not location.

    Let’s look at what you have going for you. Firstly you live in a rich country that has social assistance, don’t be afraid to use it, sweet. Secondly, I think you have a couple of part time jobs. Use it. Thirdly, get rid of the clunker car…you’re spending all you’re money on it. You need the $$ for yourself. So start looking for a job that’s closer to where you’re going to live. Labour relations are great, but unless you’ve put some years into you’re last job, forget about. Remember your Mantra.

    Take a deep breath and repeat, Same time next year I will not be here…Following?
    You will neither starve or freeze your ass off in this country unless you choose too. That Rosie, you will not do. So get out there girl, and fight your fight. We are here if the burden gets too, heavy….

    LOve, LOve,

    I am women hear me roar:)
    xoxo

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  18. BTW Rosie, You are entitled to Severance pay and Holiday pay…Phone Labour relations.(Free) They’ll crack their asses/ banks in hours. Been there done that:)

    It will make you’re day:)

    Hugs

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  19. Well gang, called the labour board, they’re all over it, also applied for emergency assistance AND for a SEED loan to get my own biz running. Seeing the emergency assistance people tomorrow morning, the SEED people in the afternoon. Here I goooo!

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  27. yay Rosie! That’s fantastic! Will you be starting up your biz closer to home?? Save on commuting in your evil beater!! good luck, dahlin’!

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  32. Former employer sells business, informs staff that new owner has promised as condition of sale certain conditions pertaining to said staff. New owner blatantly disregards those conditions resulting in staff indulging in union forming activities. New employer gets wind of staff secrecy and fires several people on trumped up issues (read that: out-an-out lies), moi included, replaces us with anti-union individuals to stack the vote in his favour. Enter lawyers and judges who determine in our favour complete with retro pay and the return of our positions. We accepted the money.

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  34. OH For Fuck’s sake!!!!!!

    Just got a call from Service Canada! Goddammit! Fuck off! I have to wait until I’ve had no money for 30 days before I’m entitled to $514. dollars!?!?! What? There is no such thing as emergency assistance! F**K OFF! Now, I’m going to lose the roof over my head, not to mention I haven’t had a proper meal in a week! Fuck universe– what did I do to deserve this?

    Of course, if I poked my f**kin’ eye out with a stick and popped out a couple of babies I’d have the money right now! Bite me!

    I lied… NOW I’m at the end of my rope! F**k it all

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  35. Aw Rosie, that damn red tape. Deep breath… I’m rooting for you from here, hoping that some really great news comes through for you ASAP.

    hugs

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  37. Morning Rosie, morning all. Cut & paste alert.

    A landlord may ask Residential Tenancies to issue an order stating that the tenant must move out for two main reasons:

    •if the rent is more than 30 days late or
    •if the tenant breaks the statutory conditions in the Act.
    The landlord must apply to have the matter mediated or a hearing held. Both mediation and hearings are forms of dispute resolution. If mediation is chosen, both parties will attempt to come to an agreement and then they sign a mediated settlement, which is a contract between the two parties. If the hearing proceeds, the landlord and the tenant will be heard and may provide evidence to support their application. A Residential Tenancies Officer makes a decision in the form of an order. The landlord must take this order to the court administrative offices to have it converted to an eviction order that only the Sheriff can enforce. There may be delays in obtaining an eviction order if the tenant appeals the officer’s decision to Small Claims Court.

    http://tenantrights.legalaid.dal.ca/evicti…

    http://consumerinformation.ca/app/oca/ccig…

    From what I understand, you cannot be kicked out in the winter, period.

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