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I was prevented from gaining employment by my “friend” and manager at a temp gig.

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I was prevented from gaining employment by my “friend” and manager at a temp gig.

I worked for a coworking space on a temporary basis while I looked for work after a layoff. My “friend” (more an acquaintance, really) was the manager and we agreed I could use the professional network I’d get to know through working there to find my next role. In May, a position within a business who leases there came available and I spoke to them about applying for it. Their leadership wanted me to get the okay from my manager before applying. I was denied the opportunity from my manager due to a stipulation in their contract which states they can’t any staff who has worked there. At the end of July, I onboarded their new hire to the community and the following day my manager laid me off without an end date citing they wanted me to wrap up my projects. At the end of August quit after she called me hostile toward her and asked me to continue working through the end of September. I didn’t agree or sign anything acknowledging a limitation in employment opportunities. Other employees worked part-time for members of the community, but when one asked me to do work for them that wouldn’t interfere with my work at the coworking space my manager sent them an email reminding them they couldn’t hire me. Is this legal? She’s now claiming she didn’t know I was a temporary employee, however she directed my title to include “interim” in it. All coworkers were aware and she agreed I could take time to interview as needed.

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  1. Anonymous

    This was just too convoluted and messy. Everything was verbal and not handled very professionally.

    You need to find an opportunity that documents the understanding in writing and everything is above board.

  2. Anonymous

    First of all, good for you for going for it. And secondly, your manager/non-friend is a twit. Why on earth would she keep someone from gaining employment? She does not control what you do or don't do. Go find a better environment away from this twisted day care of a work environment.

  3. Anonymous

    You will have to chalk this up to a "lesson learned." Next time, make sure everything is in writing. The scope of work, payment structure, how/who evaluates the work, expected hours, and overtime compensation are necessary for any contract work. Nondisclosure agreements, no-compete requirements, and the acceptability of non-exclusive work are also required.

  4. Anonymous

    The manager didn't want to hire you on because that meant they would have to buy the temp agency out for you, which could be a lot of money. They don't want to do that.

  5. Anonymous

    No, I wasn't hired through a temp agency. She was an acquaintance and temporarily hired me while I established their processes, and managed their events and Community. She didn't want to have to backfill my position if I left. The woman she hired to replace me was brought on at $20k more than me and walked out without notice within 3 months. The environment is toxic. She's an outstanding visionary and a crap manager.

  6. Anonymous

    Oh

  7. Anonymous

    Honestly , I'm angry just reading this! sounds like she set you up. No written contract and then she tried to prevent you from gaining employment. You may want to speak to a lawyer. She literally stopped your livelihood. Sounds like she needs to be smacked also but that's another story.

  8. Anonymous

    Who does she report to? Clearly the word interim and temporary when speaking about work is almost interchangeable. It does seem like she blocked you. Never confuse friend and co-worker because they are not one and the same. I would continue to try to get hired within that business. You could file an EEOC complaint against her and the company but that could prevent them from considering you in the future.

  9. Anonymous

    Are those people you mentioned the same person during the process? Maybe someone did a flip undertable, you’re dining the work but not on payroll. Maybe your request being cut off by middleman. Maybe someone swollen your pays and act as you. It will help to loop lawyers and law enforcement to prosecute wrong doers.

    Looks like someone set you up, on purposely prevent you being employed in a bad intent. He/she doesn’t have the right to abuse others.

    Life is not illusion, as other people have suggested here, you must ask writing on paper contract/offer letter have your real name on it, clearly state the scope of work match with what you applied and offered, DHS employment verification need to match your name and status, pay structure, payscale, expected hours, overtime pays, deductions. Be clear about work conditions, physical appearance, direct communication, human interaction. Accurate records and payroll data helps you and the company stay focused and compliance.

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