So here's the situation; I work for a woman who is, well lets just say, stubborn & very set in her ways. The woman will not pay overtime, (which, therefore, I do everything I can not to work overtime), I don't really have enough creative freedom considering how long I've been doing this job, (I'm a florist), she's extremely bossy towards her husband who works with us & just thinks she's right about EVERYTHING. I"m supposed to work 8 hours on Saturdays & this past Saturday I only worked 3.5. Yesterday I went over 20 minutes & when I went to clock in this morning I notice that she changed my time card & took away those 20 minutes. She's been called out by the Better Business Buearu(sp?)before & my husband called them again again today. I can't think of any other "hard" evidence to prove that she's not paying us for work we do, it's more like verbal evidence. Anyways, my question is whether or not I should just quit or pursue the BBB more. I guess it sounds like the obvious answer is to quit but I told her I would help her with the Dallas Bridal Show this year, (which she wasn't going to do otherwise & she's already paid for the booth), & as soon as the bridal show's over it's time to get ready for valentines. I just can't decide whether or not I should stick to my loyalties or start looking out for me, (& my family of course!). Any ideas???
Thanks ladies for the support. I must say that I've always had a problem creating friction, not to mention the fact that I can't afford to be without a job. But I think I'm going to start looking elsewhere for a job this week. Maybe if I can get over my fear of creating trouble it'll help me in the long run. But I do want to say one thing; my boss is a reletavely nice person to get along with, but it's when it comes to money she gets selfish. I believe she's been investigated once already for deducting pay so it's probably all the amo I'll need for the TWC. Thanks for the help ladies!!!
I would do the Bridal show and use that opportunity at the show to network with competitors, pick up some business cards and call them from home to inquire about openings.
Gee sounds like you're a dedicated employee. The woman is lucky. I say find a different job, give two weeks notice and take care of yourself/your family. If she cannot affor OT then maybe she would consider compensating you in another way....free flowers for your hubby to give you on special occasions or a paid day off once in a while.
Good luck.
It sounds like you have very marketable skills. Use them elsewhere, perhaps somewhere you are treating fairly and appreciated!
D.
QUIT!! For starters, it's not your problem if she has already paid for the booth at the show or that Valentines comes after that. It's her company, let her deal with it. As for loyalties, what loyalty has she shown you? You should always look out for you when it comes to business.
Quit, quit and quit. This woman sounds like a nasty piece of work to put it nicely. It's not worth the stress she seems to be adding to your life.
Good luck.
I agree with the other posters, why on EARTH would you have any loyalty to this woman? In life, really, there is only one rule: look out for yourself, because no one else is. I understand the need to stay loyal, as you sound like someone who always honors commitments. But she broke her commitment to you - which was treating you fairly as an employee.
Actually, what she is doing is illegal. The BBB is not the appropriate agency to file a complaint with. The BBB handles customer issues, not employee issues. You need to contact the Texas Workforce Commission. I realize the issue you have with hard evidence. How did she change your time card? Did she scratch it out and write in another time? Make a copy of this timecard TODAY. And make copies of all your timecards - make sure you are only CLOCKING in and out, because doing so is the only way to prove you were there at that particular moment. Labor Law requires time cards to be kept for a certain amount of time. If she has made manual changes to your time card, that is your proof and the TWC will need to see them in order to verify your complaint. You owe it not only to yourself, but to all the employees who work for this woman, past, present, and future. She is stealing from her employees. It's illegal. You have the opportunity here to make a difference - I suggest you take it. Good luck!
D.,
You have to be loyal to people that are loyal to you. It is a two way road! She is not considerate of you or your time. It is not your problem that she has these other events coming up in HER schedule. It would be different if you were getting paid based on her profit, but you are not.
I'm sure there are plenty of florists that would love to have you especially around this season!
Take care of your family and yourself. A happy family has a happy momma and wife!
Best of luck to you!
Jodi
Ok first of all forget the BBB. This is a Texas Workforce Commission issue. It is illegal to deduct hours from one's paycheck. Despite the fact that she is a horse's patooty she is breaking the law and you have reason to file a complaint which could render fines in your favor.
any update on your situation?
have you tried craigslist or other places that may have job listings? when i couldn't/wouldn't shell out money for a fancy job ad, i've used that website. i also found my current babysitter there.
anyway, i think you should move on and hopefully you've been searching for a new job.
T.
Just remember, you have to teach people how to treat you. If you let her do this, you are teaching her its ok.
I suggest tell her you are going to leave if things don't chagne (that is, if you are really fed up and willing to walk). if she really values you she will try to meet you somewhere in the middle.
Who should you be loyal to? Your family or her--someone who cheats you out of something that you earned? Seems like an open and shut case to me. Sorry to be so blunt. Life is too short to be treated that way. :)
