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Linda Jenkins · Newbie Joined: 21 Apr 2008 Posts: 2 Career Advice: +0/-0

United States, Pennsylvania

I resinged my position after 10 years. We obtained a new Vice President in late 2004. Things seemed ok. Then the profanity, verbal and intimidation stated. I spoke to this person many times on this subject about the language, the body language and he said he would not change. He will do what he needs to do to get the job done. This abuse continued over a period of time and several top key people have left including myself. After conversations with the VP I could see that he was not going to change so I decided to contact the Senior VP and explain what has been going on despite being told that if any one went over the VP's head again they will be terminated. Well, nothing happened just the abuse was now out of control. He was hanging up on tenants, walking out on tenants, cursing in the office and cursing at people. This made for an intimidating, hostile environment. I felt I could do no more - the more I spoke to him the worse he got. Needless to say, the employer did not show up to the hearing and the Judge was rushed during this time. I could not get all my facts on the table because he just wanted to move on. He denied me benefits. I am now appealing his decision for the UC Board of Review and I need to have it filed by midnight on 4-24-08. Does anyone have any thoughts. I have to prove my case under Section 402 of the UC law. Which is difficult to prove. I have been through 4 secretaries in a year and a half, director of operations, utility guy, and operations personnel due to this behavior. Some behavior was not directed towards me since it was done outside the office in the mall or behind closed doors in the conference room. But the cursing and yelling still existed and the employees complained to me. I could not correct the situation. He was not going to change and he feels he has done no wrong. He even went as far to tell and employee to find JESUS. There is so much to say just not enough time to fill it in. But I am sure you get the picture.

I have been reading up on this and since we do not have antibullying lawas in PA. it may be a hard case but then again I read some determinations and it stated that people do not need to subjected to such abuse for any amount of time.

Thoughts.
Linda

Linda Jenkins · Newbie Joined: 21 Apr 2008 Posts: 2 Career Advice: +0/-0

It is always F'ing this, f'ing that, why can't I get anyone to do their f'ing job. then would threaten jobs. Can't talk to him - yells, screams, shut doors, abruptly leaves the room, pulls his eyes down with his hands, hands are always shaking when he talks. What more can be said. He has done this to me on many occassions. Then started withholding information ino rder for me to do my job and was also mentioned that the admin assist. was hired to replace me - needless to say she lasted 3 months. It is not a good environment.

Randy · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:48 am Post subject:

The initial "cold shoulder" you received from the employment commission should be your first sign as to how much of a chance you stand of winning this thing. I'm sure someone is going to insist you need "legal" representation if you hope to win. When that happens, that should be your second sign of how everything is stacked against you. Face it: Employment commissions are not the least bit neutral in these matters and in my experience, the presumption of proof immediately goes to the employer. Must be something about states that are commonwealths....

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