I filed a complaint with HR.

Anonymous

June 2,2023 at 2:23PM UTC

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I filed a complaint with HR. I was immediately removed from the schedule , and HR told mgmt to remove me for another month until concerns with boss get resolved and the situation blows over. Mgmt is calling it "HR Compliance." Ive stayed in contact about return to work. Found out Mgmt would like to transfer me. I asked about working at original location and was told bc HR Compliance there are very few shifts available. I asked when will it (complaine) will be over and have been ghosted.

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AnonymousJune 2,2023 at 2:58PM UTC
Removed or put on admin leave, very different if there's an investigation going on. If concerns come back unsubstantiated you should be backpay compensated, very regular practice. Trying to control the speed of the investigation is out of your control, frustrating, I get it. You can't control that.
AnonymousJune 2,2023 at 5:11PM UTC
Im afraid HR will not be sending you anywhere near the old location. Give HR flexibility as to a new location or they will have to let you go. Compliance is whenever HR have decided if they can keep you. Give them options because the original location is now off the table.
AnonymousJune 2,2023 at 5:37PM UTC
You don't really say much about the complaint but suggest contacting your local EEOC and let them know the details of what is going on. If you are no longer employed or have lost wages because they are doing an investigation you may be able to also collect unemployment.
AnonymousJune 3,2023 at 2:21PM UTC
I would contact DOL to make sure this isn't retaliation. and if you lost wages contact Unemployment in your state.
AnonymousJune 3,2023 at 9:25PM UTC
I would transfer to the new location and then not go to HR again. If it’s that bad just find another job HR is not your friend..
Sharna BecklesJune 4,2023 at 12:45PM UTC
Am I the only one worried about the course of action. If you made the complaint about your boss, why would you be removed as if you are the issue.
•check your company’s policy in regards to how situation should be treated.
• Surly if the complaints is serious enough to remove you, then surely as a supervisor he should be relieved from duties pending investigation?
• Their actions are biased from the onset, you have no choice, you can not relocate, you have to fight from the spot you are in.
• You move so does the complaint, then the opportunity to manage you out will commence, you will be with new people that come from the same agenda to handle you, their narrative will stick & you will have nothing to work with.
•If you are the one making the complaint why would you agree to any changes?
•Nothing to answer or HR are in agreement with said actions?
•spend time to ensure evidence backs up concern & when HR come with findings that obviously will not be in your favour, hold them to account from highest level possible.
* It is not an easy journey, I would like you to understand that from this point you are definitely against the cooperation, you will not be able to retract or halt without some veiled detriment.
AnonymousJune 4,2023 at 1:49PM UTC
It’s almost as if we were right every single time we’ve posted on here that HR is not your friend.
AnonymousJune 4,2023 at 2:19PM UTC
HR is there to protect the company or agency
AnonymousJune 4,2023 at 2:38PM UTC
HR is the friendly face of the company’s lawyers.
Sabine MorrowJune 4,2023 at 2:42PM UTC
The job of HR is to neutralize anything negative about the company from inside the company. Once you file a complaint, you will be in the queue for removal in one way or another. Anyone having issues with a co-worker or boss, be smart. Try to be assigned to another group, project, office or look for another job or decide to deal with the situation and stay put.
AnonymousJune 4,2023 at 2:50PM UTC
Get a new job as this one is done. Once you file a complaint with HR about the company or boss they will find a way to get rid of you. In my experience, HR is there to protect the company and bosses at all costs. If you file a complaint about a co-worker then they will pick the side that is better for the company. HR is the last resort as you are on your way out to warm them for future employees.
Kristie WhiteJune 6,2023 at 1:12PM UTC
All employees work for the company. it is HR’s job to reduce risk and enforce compliance. The problem is human behavior not HR.
AnonymousJune 4,2023 at 6:42PM UTC
File for unemployment insurance and make your contacts and secure a new job. They terminated you. If you keep contacting them they will keep playing games with you. They are taking the easy way out and hoping you will go away. It is in your best interests to do that.
misskelleypJune 4,2023 at 7:01PM UTC
You might also contact your State's Department of Labor (or whatever it's called in your state) and ask about a retaliation claim. Because this is very clearly retaliation. You might also see if you can find an employment law attorney who specializes in the employee side, to see if they will listen to your story (for free) and see if they can help you (not for free, but often their payment comes out of the settlement, if any). A lot will depend on what the subject of your complaint was, but I think the above are worth exploring. And, as others have said, get your job hunt going. If you go back they will make your life hell.
AnonymousJune 4,2023 at 8:05PM UTC
Retaliation for filing a complaint is illegal. Report this to your state workforce commission and maybe even consult a lawyer.
AnonymousJune 4,2023 at 11:03PM UTC
This is bad HR and is most likely illegal. You should contact HR via email to let them know that this is retaliation and you are considering contacting an attorney. I would bet that gets a response.
AnonymousJune 5,2023 at 2:31PM UTC
Go to next level of HR. You are being harassed.
Kristie WhiteJune 6,2023 at 1:18PM UTC
based on your description, I’m not sure HR is involved at all. You are getting your information from management. Have you talked to HR directly? I think management is lying and hiding behind HR. If you have been on an approved leave, there are legal requirements to allow you to return to work in the same or a similar position if possible (FMLA). Management is trying to force you to quit trying to return. Go to HR directly and investigate. This management may be on very thin ice.
AnonymousJune 7,2023 at 11:29AM UTC
Go to HR in person and follow up in writing (email) with each communication. Move up the HR food chain if you are not getting acceptable answers. Remember that HR does not represent YOU they work to protect the COMPANY.