Harassment at work...

[SaDiZTiKStyLeZ]

Sue. Get paid. Fuck the bosses wife.

 

[mugs]

You say you're retarded, but your spelling and grammar are better than 90% of ATOTers... eh, I can believe that.

I'm confused about the end of your story though, did you write a note in which you called these other workers retarded?

 

[SandEagle]

I guess I wouldn't call someone with Aspergers a retard.

there was someone here who once said they couldnt say asperger's without thinking of ass burgers. i want to thank that asshole, because since that comment i call it ass burgers too.

OP, fuck them. get a better job. i'd be happier working at the mall then with a boss like that.

 

[Thebobo]

........... In a workplace that averages 1 death every seven years (actually somebody just died last thursday) I ......

What kind of workplace is that?

 

[EliteRetard]

"What kind of workplace is that?"

Lasers, steel cutters/benders (what I work with)
big ass crushing/shredding machines, etc.

 

[MotionMan]

I would never give legal advice on an internet message board, especially since I have handled employment law matters, but this sounds like a lot of cases I have seen.

:whiste:

MotionMan

 

[EliteRetard]

"there was someone here who once said they couldnt say asperger's without thinking of ass burgers. i want to thank that asshole, because since that comment i call it ass burgers too."

I have a freind who calls it hamburger syndrome.

 

[Red Dawn]

What kind of workplace is that?

A retirement community?

 

[EliteRetard]

"Do you have a clinical diagnosis of any mental disorder? If so, lawyer up - you're being discriminated against. You'll never have to work again in your life once that lawsuit is over with. "

lolz
Im pretty sure its a private company, and they consider 2% profit a good year.

 

[MotionMan]

"Do you have a clinical diagnosis of any mental disorder? If so, lawyer up - you're being discriminated against. You'll never have to work again in your life once that lawsuit is over with. "

lolz
Im pretty sure its a private company, and they consider 2% profit a good year.

What does that have to do with anything?

Private companies cannot discriminate and they must have insurance.

MotionMan

 

[SunnyD]

"Do you have a clinical diagnosis of any mental disorder? If so, lawyer up - you're being discriminated against. You'll never have to work again in your life once that lawsuit is over with. "

lolz
Im pretty sure its a private company, and they consider 2% profit a good year.

What they make in profit doesn't matter. It's what's in the owner's pocket that counts. Especially for a "private" company. Seriously, if you have a clinical diagnosis of a mental handicap, GET A F'N LAWYER... NOW.

 

[EliteRetard]

"I would never give legal advice on an internet message board, especially since I have handled employment law matters, but this sounds like a lot of cases I have seen.

MotionMan"

Yeah I wasnt really seaking legal advice...I just wanted to arite it down, and maybe see what other were thinking on this. Im obviously biased and I know I dont always understand situations like this. Im still gonna look into this more, see if I cant figure where I was wrong...I know Ive made mistakes.

 

[Whisper]

Lawyering-up could help, although I'd imagine part of it might depend on if you have a diagnosis of autism/Asperger's from a licensed mental health professional, and if your company/supervisors know about the diagnosis. But I'm no lawyer, so part or all of this might be completely false.

Regardless, if you do have a history of mental illness, you could considering looking into your state's vocational rehabilitation/rehabilitation services organization. This might've been the same group that helped you find your current job; if so, sounds like they've been at least marginally useful in the past, meaning you should again be eligible for services through them.

 

[EliteRetard]

I had an official diagnosis a few years back...but I never followed up with stuff or kept anything to date. Honeslty dealing with SSI and stuff was like another job. I dont know what my official standing would be at this point.

Wouldnt know the first thing about a lawyer, not sure if I could handle that. I guess Ill wait to see if there are any criminal charges, if not I probably will pass.

I noticed after somebody mentioned my spelling/grammer that it got worse lolz
Actually theres no hot water and I just had to go figure it out...the pilot light is out and wont stay lit (notice the time gap). Starting to get to much going in my brain

 

[EliteRetard]

"Regardless, if you do have a history of mental illness, you could considering looking into your state's vocational rehabilitation/rehabilitation services organization. This might've been the same group that helped you find your current job; if so, sounds like they've been at least marginally useful in the past, meaning you should again be eligible for services through them. "

Yeah actually I think that what it was...I couldnt remeber the name of it. I do recall the names of the people who helped me. Which actually is odd...I normally have a hard time with names.

 

[SunnyD]

I had an official diagnosis a few years back...but I never followed up with stuff or kept anything to date. Honeslty dealing with SSI and stuff was like another job. I dont know what my official standing would be at this point.

Wouldnt know the first thing about a lawyer, not sure if I could handle that. I guess Ill wait to see if there are any criminal charges, if not I probably will pass.

I noticed after somebody mentioned my spelling/grammer that it got worse lolz
Actually theres no hot water and I just had to go figure it out...the pilot light is out and wont stay lit (notice the time gap). Starting to get to much going in my brain

That's the thing, you don't have to "handle" the lawyer. You ask some friends or relatives to help you find an employment/labor lawyer, then the lawyer handles everything for you. If there's a chance of big $$$ coming your way, said lawyer will be your best friend in the world (cause that means s/he gets big $$$ too).

I had an official diagnosis a few years back...

That's ALL you need right there. Once you've been labeled, you're pretty much set for life. Given the government helped you get placed for this job helps even more.

Seriously, if it's this difficult for you just to FIND a job, lawyering up might be worth it. Not to mention you don't want to end up trying to find a job later with a job history that says "Terminated for harassment". Hell, all it might end up taking is a phone call from your lawyer (once you get one) to the employer to make them shit their pants. They're looking for a quick exit from you. If they're being jerks, you may as well be a jerk back (and make some money doing it).

 

[EliteRetard]

"I'm confused about the end of your story though, did you write a note in which you called these other workers retarded? "

No I said he was incompetent (I used that word) and that he needed to get off the drugs. I actually wrote the note like a week ago so I dont recall the exact wording. Ill probably see it today when I go to work.

 

[EliteRetard]

"That's the thing, you don't have to "handle" the lawyer. You ask some friends or relatives to help you find an employment/labor lawyer, then the lawyer handles everything for you. If there's a chance of big $$$ coming your way, said lawyer will be your best friend in the world (cause that means s/he gets big $$$ too)."

What happens if the big cash doesnt show up? Lawyers are expensive arent they?

 

[FDF12389]

What state are you employed in?

 

[SunnyD]

"That's the thing, you don't have to "handle" the lawyer. You ask some friends or relatives to help you find an employment/labor lawyer, then the lawyer handles everything for you. If there's a chance of big $$$ coming your way, said lawyer will be your best friend in the world (cause that means s/he gets big $$$ too)."

What happens if the big cash doesnt show up? Lawyers are expensive arent they?

Most lawyers in situations like this will at least take up a free consultation and possibly preliminary investigation of the evidence to see where the case would head. If it ends up not worth their time, they'll let you know. It's cases like these that make them good chunks of money (assuming the evidence is in your favor). Many will give you the "We get paid when you get paid" line.

 

[Saint Nick]

Definitely sounds like discrimination, to me...get a lawyer and call it a day.

 

[FDF12389]

What happens if the big cash doesnt show up? Lawyers are expensive arent they?

In a case like this the lawyer would take a percentage of what you are awarded.

 

[EliteRetard]

Oh and actually, like some people said...Aspergers isnt really retarded. Im not sure if the government considers it that way anymore either. ADD/ADHD used to be the "in thing" but now its Autism/Aspergers. If you suck your thumb you get the label. Which is actually kinda lame, I really had a hard time as a kid (I was in my teens before anybody had an idea what was wrong) and its still a real issue for me.

 

[EliteRetard]

Ill consider the lawyer thing, but Im gonna wait and see what the verdict is at work. Ill try to explain myself to the biggest wigs and see what happens. Maybe Ill get lucky and all this will blow off. As was suggested though I might still look for a new job. If they do decide to push this thing...well Ill have to try to play it by ear (is it by ear?).

 

[wheresmybacon]

Retard writes better than 90% of ATOT. :thumbsup: