I spoke about my previous employer before (here), and it seems like the story never ends. I received an anonymous letter in the mail, but by the postmark (and handwriting) I could tell it came from my former employer. When I opened it up I found a copy of the statement that my former boss sent to my state contesting my unemployment. Keep in mind that I received nothing but rave reviews and was even given a $5 per hour raise after only a few months there. Five month before I was "laid off" they paid for my husband and I to go to Hawaii for 10 days! Obviously I was doing something right.
I'm coming to realize that I am very naive about the world. I had no idea that someone could make things up like that. I really mean it. He had me working on days I wasn't working, even dates I wasn't any longer employed! The entire statement was one lie after another, capped off with him saying that I continue to contact clients and cause trouble for the company. In this field your client base is constantly changing. Since I haven't worked there for almost nine months, how would I know who their clients are? Better yet, how would I know their contact information?
Naturally this letter has me upset. I want to rebut the lies he said, but I don't know what the purpose of that would be. I have half a mind to write him a letter, call him out on all his lies, and CC the corporate office so they know what is going on as well. (Although, they are like most corporate offices and don't care what happens as long as they are getting royalties.)
What do you think? What would you do if you were in my position?
Edited for clarification: He had already submitted this to the state months ago. I had been keeping a log, so I sent copies of that to Unemployment. They found in my favor within a week (unheard of in my state). I just want to send this letter to make myself feel better. There really isn't any other reason to write it. Just to make my side of the story heard. I don't know... what would you do?
1 comment:
I don't think you're naive. I think you want to believe the best in people. There's nothing wrong with that.
If you keep a datebook, compare your dates to the dates in the letter that your former boss sent to the unemployment office. Document absolutely everything you can, including the raise, the trip to Hawaii (including pictures of you and your husband in front of attractions there), and your date of dismissal.
It's in your best interest to only document fact on your part. Don't have contact with your previous employer. Don't contact the corporate office. If the state denies you unemployment, you will be able to appeal, and all of your facts and evidence will be positive for you. It should also (hopefully) cause suspicion on the company you used to work for.
I hope things work out for you in the long run.
Amanda
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