Sue Your Boss

I work in a company where my father discovered coruption in early 90.
I had a lot *problem* because of that.
Of course that my father lost job.

But,
I entered the firm 5 years ago,
I made the first patent aplication in history,
working closely with CEO of company today,
and...........am opening consultant agency.

Instead to Sue them
i Bless them.

You can not defeat nonresistible man/woman.
He/she is like water.
Unstopable!

Ina Matijevic

I believe that under certain circumstances this should be allowed. I was employed by West Michigans largest employer for 7 years. I went above and beyond my call of duty as a phlebotomist, assisting students in training and eventually becoming a part of the education department, per their request. I was told I would soon be gettting a substantial pay increase and new title due to my added responsibilities. However, after more than a year of these promises, I was told the money wasn't available, not to mention a reduced work schedule. Essentially, I was performing job duties in a much higher pay grade(someone elses job) because I was promised a raise but was clearly taken advantage of. I believe my immediate supervisor should be held responsible for this fraudulent misrepresentation as well as my employer. In the end, I was humiliated and was forced to quit. I have now been unemployed for 18 months. Also, I am a single mother and because of this my children and I became homeless. I did win my unemployment case and would like to file a civil suit, but have no money???? More importantly, this adverse employment action took place after I returned from FMLA leave. Mr. Trump...will you hook me up with an attorney? PLEASE!!! I only have a month left before the 2 year statue of limitations expires

Mr. Trump,
I fully agree with your opinion. Not sure how to measure degree of disagreement in workplace. It will encourage the gap between employee and management.

Rajesh Shakya
http://www.rajeshshakya.com
Helping technopreneurs to excel and lead their life!

Mr. Trump,

I was watching this made for tv documentary DVD that came out back in the 90s, and on it, you were talking about you how you came back from the financial crisis you faced back then. Cindy Adams, the New York gossip columnist, someone you know well, said on it, "Donald's a brilliant, Wharton educated, con man." And she actually meant it with praise.

I was a student of your executive, George Ross... he was interviewed on the film too. I remember what you once said about business negotiations... you said, "sometimes, for a deal to go through, you need to put on some bravado," and fake the other side out. One of the things Mr. Ross taught was "don't negotiate under stress... if the other side is stressed, well, that's fine." But then he also spoke about how winning in negotiations also takes strategy, "your side is only limited by, what you think is proper," but more often than not, the other side has "tricks up their sleeves too."

So what am I trying to say? I've even heard a rumor, Mr. Trump, that when you start yelling at your foremen or engineers, you are actually acting out a role. The last thing any developer wants is for his men to start getting lazy on the job. But maybe the "con," that Cindy spoke about, has actually been one of your keys to your success?

D.L.

Sometimes the boss should be sued because his/she hires a bad manager who abuses the power and treat the staff poorly. I think the boss should fire this kind of manager right away to avoid being sued. Since the manager is acutally representing the boss. If the empolyees do their job well and still get yell by the manager, the employee sometimes have no choice and have to take it because they are afraid of the manager give them bad comments for their new empolyers in the future, which will ruin the their references and it is not fair for them.


Mary Kuang

OK Donald,

Now I have worked in a terrible actually horrible work environment. Where professionals were called in to assist. One thing I noticed is management can not be friends socially etc with basically what is know as hourly employee. It just plain doesn't work. There is the possibility/likelyhood of favoritism. There always must be a wide space between management and hourly. A work relationship. There also must be a space between under management and upper management. Again, a work relationship. Respect must be maintained. I'm not saying this is in an uppity way. It seems when upper management becomes friendly with lower management or hourly the level of authority is violated. Too much familiarity. Now empowering employees is good. Giving them a sense of worth, of belonging. However, not everyone is capable of handling empowerment. Normally when employees think of sueing (meaning more than one) there is a breakdown in management. However, if laws are passed where employees can sue over an abusive workplace then who determines what is considered abuse? How far do you take it? Is abuse the same for each individual. Meaning does everyone define the word abuse the same? Where are the guidelines. At the present time many employers are moving their companies overseas. One reason, they have more control. What's going to happen to corporations? Are not employers allowed to determine their own rules?For their own companies? How far will it be taken? Like you said quit, move on. Now at times it may seem impossible or the abuse may actually be criminal. then file charges and sue. If you actually have a case.

Jerilynn

You are absolutely correct. Take some responsibility for yourself and be the bigger person.

However there are times when the move up or move on mentality is easier said than done. Finding a new job is a pretty big hassle and a boss who is a jerk is usually pretty good at keeping people from moving up.

I do agree that frivolous lawsuits should be limited. At least they are capping it at $25,000 in the circumstances that you mentioned.

Jeff Collins
Professional Haberdasher
www.MyHaberdasher.com

Believe me there have been more than one time when people have told me you should sue..., and I will admit that a part of me wanted to. However, my philosophy and prayer to God almighty has always been, "Dear God, Do not ever let me get a position where I am not able to say, 'Take this job and shove it.' " --But of course not in so many words. Most of the time when I have had a bully or oppressive boss, they are always stunned to hear me give notice. And in their shock or dismay of being unable to control me, I leave a wake or a way for change, I tell their vested owner/manager what the problem was and leave on the best terms that I can to find a better job. Even though it is not worth the time and effort of mine to sue, I do believe that there are some bosses out there that should be put in check and training. I would not want to see it become "the thing" to do as it can get out of control. Someday I will be a boss and would not to get bit by this law for minor impropieties, as we are all human.
Kandid Kate

Mr. Trump,

Not only is this happening in corporate America, but it's happening all across the country at various levels of collegiate athletics. When student-athletes are disgruntled with the head coach (often because they have been disciplined), there is a very willing administration (many of whom do not know about sports) prepared to hear them out and gung ho to take action for fear of lawsuits from parents.

It's a negative sense of entitlement that is truly disturbing.

RMV

We live in a day and age where political correctness appears to leap to new found extremes. There are problematic employers who are foolish enough in their day to day encounters with office staff to leave themselves open for a legal response. While these employers may be in management, they are in fact poor managers for putting themselves and their company senselessly at risk by poor personal conduct.

On the flip side, there are those employees who are hyper-sensitive to employer personalities who are a bit tougher, and perhaps even caustic. Strong leaders lead, they don't pamper, and they don't baby sit.

If you, as an employee are caught up in a difficult situation at work with an employer, accept the possibility that you may be too emotionally close to the situation, and seek the opinion of a neutral third party. Be sure that third party is a confidant, and limit it to one party, as you would not want to face dismissal for causing dissension amongst the staff.

The biggest question one has to ask when faced with a tough employer, is whether or not that employer is pushing them to raise the bar professionally, or pushing them to simply be a bully.

The workplace is a microcosm for the world. The world has many different personality styles for us to get along with. Consider a course on understanding personality styles. Your solution may be a simple as learning how to communicate better to your employers personality style.

James C. Tanner

James C. Tanner of http://www. silent-wonder.com and of http://www.whats-he-like.com is a retired entrepreneur, a former special investigator, and a published writer who's articles and written comments are enjoyed by 12.5 million readers monthly.

I once had a boss who could make a terrorist look like the guy next door. As I was in on the interview process when this person was hired, it was a real shock to see this person’s true personality emerge when she became manager. She belittled people in front of the whole department and was completely two faced. It wasn’t long before she was firing people who had been there a number of years for anything minor she could dig up. I even saw her do this to our direct supervisor, a very good man who actually cried (not boo hoo, but tears were present) and had to excuse himself so he could regroup. People were bidding to other departments as fast as they could. You would be yelled at because you lost something, and then find it on her desk. That sort of thing. I’m not sure how I made it through, except that I have a wonderfully supportive husband who helped me over the rough spots when I wanted to quit. This woman made it up the ladder by fooling a lot of people, but she eventually stepped on the wrong toes and got herself fired, but not before she left a trail of carnage behind her.
So you’re probably thinking that I’m advocating the law. Actually, I’m not. Although there are a lot of bosses out there that probably deserve it, I’m of the opinion that that kind of law would probably be horribly abused. You have to deal with all sorts of trouble spots in life, and bosses are not the least of them. If you do your best and mange to be an asset, you can often get past the trouble spots and make it through. I did, and although I had some scars from the experience, I gained a lot of insight too. I still work for the same company, one that was featured on your first "Apprentice" show. I now have a great boss, who is often overworked, but very appreciative of everything we do to help. What’s more, he knows that we will be there for him whenever he needs it. That’s the key, for your employees will work hard and follow you anywhere for a little respect and appreciation.

Moderator , this is somewhat offtopic ... please make sure Mr. Trump
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Mr. Trump , your fine show The Apprentice is no longer on the air . I wish to express what I perceive to be the reasons for this .

The original appeal of the show was that the viewer gets to see inside your organisation and to see how you operate . The 'you're fired!' line was brilliant . It was great REALITY tv .

The following changes to the format of the show led to lower ratings :

1. Instead of always firing one person , you switched to episodes where you fire two or more people at once .

2. Your right-hand people George and Caroline were no longer with the show . Replaced with your son and daughter .

3. Last season's LA setting ... and living in tents .

4. Last season , you changed the format so that there was not enough opportunity to become project manager . Was not easy to see who was top performer .

5. Lastly , your public ranting against Martha , Rosie and Barbara were not that flattering ( even though I am on your side and I like some of the say it like it is attitude ) and I think were preceived by most people to be a publicity stunt by you to boost your show's ratings .

Surely , Mr. Trump , you can see these errors for what they are : clear errors . They turned a fine reality tv show into a Fantasy show . It is called REALITY TV .

Perhaps it is not too late to correct things ?

It is a sad movement - the protection of the victims, or the worship of them. Encouraging you to become a victim today! Profit from your disgrace now!

It is the same with all the hype around the rights of mistreated blacks, women, gays, foreigners and other minority groups. Don't get me wrong, I'm included in them, but the more we feel like victims the more we will be treated as victims and the more we will really become victims.

Likewise, the more we feel and act as winners the more the world around us will see us as such.

Daniel Zucchi
London, UK

Dear Mr. Trump, I see in the news about whistle blowers and ex-employees who sue more on the grounds of discrimination than preformance-based. I also see more shooting then suing. If Mr. Bush could be sued for the war. How much would the world ask for? Cedric Bell, charitablechildcare@yahoo.com

First thing that comes to mind when I have to leave a job is that I will have to be trained at a new job. Not an inviting concept when one is comfortable with what they know. I might not need extensive training but each place operates under different structures, and there is a possible pay decrease depending on the situation at the new job.

Second thing that comes to mind is a boss who did create an abusive work place by keeping hired help who had substance abuse issues which then trickled over to the sober team that had to make up for their abusive behaviors.

He demanded long hours and did not pay over time and on holidays no time and a half. He demanded no vacation time either. When sick he said tough, he didn't know the girl had cancer. She obeyed.

The turn over of cheap help means millions to train, more hours at work, and no pay to make up for it. Yes I have the taste of sue him on my lips, he called us mediocrity.

Mr. Trump:

You are absolutely right. Become the boss of the boss. If we put anger energy to good use, we can create miracles, maybe create our own multi-million dollar company. This infuriates that old boss. Seinfeld said, "The best revenge is to live well." This is better than a mere $25,000 too. If you take that $25,000, it ruins your reputation for other opportunities or a much greater amount later. It can happen. To overcome this, it's quite a battle. My Dad said, "Don't sue your boss. If you are hurt, he will find a way to fix it." I was desperate and it wasn't really my company. Then I didn't see a penny. I am going around lawsuits that take years ruining your life, creating my own business for much better lifestyle. It is almost in my reach. It may not be at the Trump Towers. I'll have to put up with Beverly Hills near my work.

Your best fan.

Can we AGREE to DISAGREE?

Stressful work environments can be deadly. Leaving isn't always an option. There are people who are too uncomfortable with change. There are times when the costs of leaving are too great, and the chance of advancement doesn't exist due to the organizational structure. Of course you may be able to start your own company and buy the business out so you can fire the boss - but not if it is a government organization.

It is important to remember not everyone operates from the same standard of ethics that you do. Abusive behavior that is extreme should never be tolerated, and if it crosses the line of what is legally allowed, I think a lawsuit is justifiable for the mental anguish. What we are really talking about is an abuse of power.

Personally, I never wanted to sue a boss or company I worked for or applied to - not even the one that told me he wouldn't hire me because I was a mother and I belonged at home. Anytime I found myself in an uncomfortable work environment (and believe me there are plenty of them out there), I found a better place to be. Fortunately, there are plenty of those too. Fortunately I've worked for more good bosses than bad ones.

Donald trump inspire me so much I own a business now. Its a shaved Ice business in Indiana. I wish I could talk to donald trump or meet him.

How do you deal with a boss (who is also the owner) that is so malice to her employees. She even goes to the extent of clearifing your mistakes and her disapproval of your work infront of every one instead taking you off in a private meeting!