I recently filed a complaint against my boss.

Anonymous

December 20,2023 at 9:47PM UTC

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I recently filed a complaint against my boss. I was told there would be no retaliation. Yesterday i received my final write up for the same incident i reported. I have only had one previous write up for hot food being left out too long. Now there's a double standard. Everyone else is doing the job the same way we've been doing it for months but im being told to do things differently. I had a panic attack this week, i feel like there's nothing I can do or say...

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AnonymousDecember 20,2023 at 9:52PM UTC
If you are a food service worker and leaving hot food out for too long, you should be written up!
This is a serious health code violation and a danger to anyone eating the food. Rather than try to divert attention away from this shortcoming by saying that "everyone does it," remain focused on your own actions and improving your performance. Take responsibility for your own actions and choose not to sink to the least common denominator as your default. Being a food service worker is serious so remain committed to what you can control: your own actions.
AnonymousDecember 20,2023 at 10:56PM UTC
Yes, with a new write up being given I'm afraid there is little you can do until they fire you. See if your company has an EAP ...perhaps you can get some counseling for your panic attacks.
AnonymousDecember 21,2023 at 3:01AM UTC
I glad you filed a complaint. against your employer. People need to take more action against thier employer and stop being scared.
AnonymousDecember 22,2023 at 6:08PM UTC
If you work in food handling and public safety is at risk then file a complaint with the health dept as well.
AnonymousDecember 28,2023 at 7:14PM UTC
Time to go.
AnonymousJanuary 1,2024 at 2:26PM UTC
That’s the way it is. You learn early to not say anything. Keep your head down as much as possible until you find a new job.