I have been in my position for 8 years and oddly enough, i'm the only one that truly knows my job, despite training others.

16 Comments

1. AnonymousSeptember 2,2025 at 1:20PM UTC

   Well this is no fun that’s for sure. I imagine you have formally responded to their accusations with the proof refuting their complaint. If what you say is true you can lodge a formal complaint with the labor board and they will be compelled to investigate. Find a reputable employment lawyer and see if they can do anything. The problem is your issue isn’t really lucrative enough for a law firm. It’s worth a try and they might give you some good advice. In the meantime, find yourself a new job. Unless these folks leave you aren’t going to be happy there. Good luck!

2. AnonymousSeptember 2,2025 at 1:44PM UTC

   If you have a hotline, call it and formalize the complaint. In my experience the company will take things much more seriously. Good luck, this is a terrible situation and anyone who is willing to go to lengths like that over 5 minutes is definitely not your advocate.

3. AnonymousSeptember 2,2025 at 2:59PM UTC

   This is beyond petty from your Supervisor. I don’t see this as a good situation for you. Try to transfer away from her, speak to her Boss or look for other jobs.

4. AnonymousSeptember 2,2025 at 4:37PM UTC

   File a wage claim with your state. BE sure to have all your documentation in tow and know that they may try to retaliate if you do. IMHO if they are that nit picky you should also consider speaking to an attorney but IMHO the cost to do so may outweigh the benefits. BCC everything to your personal mail and or take photos with long headers of the emails to your cell phone. Let the company attorneys know that you are considering a claim and that you prefer this not happen and that going forward you are not in a hostile workplace. Good luck. this is a sticky situation.

5. AnonymousSeptember 2,2025 at 4:37PM UTC

   File a wage claim with your state. BE sure to have all your documentation in tow and know that they may try to retaliate if you do. IMHO if they are that nit picky you should also consider speaking to an attorney but IMHO the cost to do so may outweigh the benefits. BCC everything to your personal mail and or take photos with long headers of the emails to your cell phone. Let the company attorneys know that you are considering a claim and that you prefer this not happen and that going forward you are not in a hostile workplace. Good luck. this is a sticky situation.

6. AnonymousSeptember 3,2025 at 11:25AM UTC

   There isn't much you can do. Your boss and HR want you out. If the have the authority to make that happen they will. If you can take this higher up I would. It's about the only way to keep your job. Because they feel their evidence is undeniable.

7. AnonymousSeptember 3,2025 at 12:44PM UTC

   Hi I feel everything you are going through, because it happened to me, however its going to be hard no one is on the side of the free thinking employee who is trying to do the right thing. HR and management just not on our side. Your boss want you gone and its just sad you trained everyone and this is the thanks you get.

8. AnonymousSeptember 3,2025 at 1:50PM UTC

   I had a supervisor that would go in and manually change employees time. He did not feel he had to pay us for mandatory lunch meetings or overtime. I kept very detailed records of my time. I approached him when I noticed my checks were being shorted and my time was being changed. He got all cocky and said that as one of the owners he "could do whatever he wanted" and I needed to remember that I "worked for him". I turned everything over to the State Labor Board and when he got an attitude with him they decided to check ALL employees. The company ended up having to pay out almost $4000 for ONE pay period for changing timecards and shorting employees pay. They were also put on warning that any retaliation would warrant them bringing in their in-house counsel and they would personally sue on behalf of any employee that was retaliated against.

   Definitely contact your state's Labor department with the proof you have and let them handle it. They don't play around and will handle everything on your behalf.

9. Focused931221September 3,2025 at 2:09PM UTC

   I'm really sorry you're going through this. You're dealing with a combination of retaliation, potential timecard fraud and possibly defamation - all of which have serious legal and professional consequences if they aren't addressed properly.

   You've done the right thing by standing up for yourself. But HR is not your advocate - their job is to protect the company, not fairness. If they are ignoring evidence and protecting your supervisor, this is no longer just a misunderstanding - it's a serious liability issue and you need to protect yourself.

   Now, if its just the 5 minutes we are talking about, it might not be worth it to go through all the steps I'm about to share. But if its recurring or if you think there is a deeper issue, then I would do the following:

   Steps I would take:

   1. Document Everything! I tell everyone to keep meticulous records: emails, screenshots, timecard reports, your counter evidence (internet logs), any communication with HR or your supervisor and a timeline of events - when she changed your time, your response, the retaliation, etc. (Note: keep copies outside of your work computer/email - use personal device/cloud storage)
   2. Request HR Review in writing. Politely but formally request HR to provide the specific evidence against you. Review their internal policy on time changes and travel allegation and their reason for dismissing your evidence. This will create a written trail of your efforts to resolve things internally - essential if it escalates legally).
   3. File a complaint (if retaliation is clear). You are protected under state and federal whistleblower or retaliation laws IF you reported misconduct and punished as a result. You can file a complaint with your state's labor board, US Department of Labor - Wage & Hour Division and the EEOC.

   Once you move in this direction, you may need to start looking for a job elsewhere because your supervisor and company may not play nice and/or make it increasingly difficult for you to stay.

   Good luck and I hope these tips are helpful or shed some light on steps you can take.

10. AnonymousSeptember 4,2025 at 12:38PM UTC

    I think that’s your signal to start strategizing your exit. HR is not your friend and you were not wrongfully terminated, you were given a warning. When people do not value you, it’s time to go.

11. AnonymousSeptember 5,2025 at 12:39AM UTC

    WOW! Supportive or empathetic much? Heartily DISAGREE with this reply to someone asking for assistance, not condemnation.

12. Janet ParkhurstSeptember 5,2025 at 2:56AM UTC

    Thanks, Anonymous,

    Thankful someone else recognizes the "blame the victim" motivation behind this unproductive, completely unhelpful post.

13. AnonymousSeptember 5,2025 at 1:47PM UTC

    Found the boss ?

14. Liz MilneSeptember 5,2025 at 8:24PM UTC

    If you've been training others for eight years and yet none can perform the job properly, it does make me wonder how effective your training strategies are, to be honest.

    Are you setting your trainees up for success or do you want them to fail so you can feel indispensable?

    Plus, someone talking to you as you walk out the door is not exactly 'still on the clock', is it? It might be irritating and technically your time, but adjusting the time after you've clocked off strikes me as more than a little bit petty... (and I say that as a freelancer who is constantly having to stand on my work-life balance rights...)

15. AnjelaSeptember 6,2025 at 1:59AM UTC

    Quit.

    It's not worth it

16. AnonymousSeptember 6,2025 at 1:12PM UTC

    Report the run around to the state department of labor and the federal department of labor.