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Re: Getting Black Balled by a Doc Manager & Filing for Unemployment - Need Advice
Subject:Re: Getting Black Balled by a Doc Manager & Filing for Unemployment - Need Advice From:"elizabeth j allen" <eja -at- samurai -dot- com> To:"Anthony" <italian_scribbles -at- yahoo -dot- com> Date:Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:15:47 -0400 (EDT)
Hi Anthony,
I'm sorry to hear that things went so poorly. Here's what I recommend to
anyone in your situation:
1. Consult an employment attorney. Most law offices offer a free
consultation on your case. Call around until you find one who does.
2. Go to the unemployment/employment insurance office and talk to an
officer there about filing a claim.
3. Check your government web sites for an applicable agencies. Here in
Ontario, the Ministry of Labour is charged with enforcing the Employment
Standards Act. They have a dispute resolution process in place.
(http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/claim/index.html) Hopefully your
local government has something similar.
4. Don't give up! Malicious companies often count on their Goliath vs.
David advantage to scare employees into compliance. A clear, reasoned
response backed up with the appropriate documentation and the proper
government claims/complaints often results in a more appropriate
settlement than was initially offered.
Good luck and keep us posted on your progress please!
Elizabeth
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