Read my letter! On behalf of my Mom-she got fired!

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Melissa

Read my letter! On behalf of my Mom-she got fired!

Wait until you read this. Any advice is welcomed! TIA

I wanted to write and tell you how shocked and disappointed I am at the treatment I received from one of your employees during my tenure at X. I began working at X in November xx, 2006. I was hired in the XX position. During my time there I was a conscientious employee and was under the impression that I was doing a very good job. I was never reprimanded or written up or even told verbally that my work was not up to par. I was, however, discriminated against because of my physical appearance and condition. Around the holidays, we were invited to attend a few luncheons. The first time I was invited to go in Mr. XX's car. I did so and when we arrived at the restaurant the car was parked far from the entrance. I have back and knee problems and it is hard for me to walk briskly so I walked at my own pace behind the others. Mr XX told me that I needed to "Keep up with the young girls if I wanted to work there. " I was offended by this comment and thought it was inappropriate but decided to let it go in the interest of job security.At various other times during my tenure, comments were made by Mr. XX regarding people who had disabilities or were overweight. Specifically he spoke of XX XX, who has a pronounced limp and expressed happiness that he wasn't "stuck with her." I was appalled at these comments. but again didn't say anything because i needed my job. On Thursday, January 25, 2007, I was called into Mr XX's office my our HR manager, Mrs. XX. He informed me they were letting me go and said I was a failure(please consult with Mrs. XX as she has a record of this conversation) I responded that I did not think I was a failure and he said, "Well, you failed." I thought again, this was extremely inappropriate behavior. I am a college graduate with two Masters degrees, including an MBA and I have 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. As a division of one of the largest banks in the country, I would think there was a consistent process in place to let someone go.

Mr. XX, I am sure you realize that these comments are neither acceptable nor appropriate in the workplace. Since I was never once made aware of dissatisfaction with my performance, verbally or through the proper channels such as a write up, I can only assume that I was forced out because of my physical limitations, which are totally unrelated to job acumen. I am single and take care of my elderly mother and need to have a reliable income. I feel for the treatment I have suffered I should receive at least 12 months of severance pay and benefits paid in the same manner as they were when I was employed or I will be forced to seek recourse through legal channels. I also believe Mr. XX should have to go through some intense training on professionalism and appropriate workplace behavior. I hope I have impressed upon you how upsetting and degrading the treatment was I received while in your employ. I know the laws of the United States are in place to protect people in my position and I have no issues with addressing this in this manner should we not be able to come to a mutual resolution. Thank you for your time and prompt attention to this matter.

ETA: This is a division of a VERY large company. You all know them. I know she probably won't get 12 months severance but I want them to negotiate with her. Also this will be written to the corporate head of HR

Message edited 1/29/2007 12:19:20 PM.

Posted 1/29/07 12:17 PM