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In the discussion thread: My conservative employer is making threats. (need advice) [View all]

Fri Aug 3, 2012, 06:11 PM

GoCubsGo (13,014 posts)

27. Yep.

And, if you miss getting it the first time, just say, as you hit the "record" button, "I'm sorry. What did you just say?" I'm sure he will be happy to oblige you with a repeat performance. They can't help themselves.

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120 replies	Author	Time	Post
My conservative employer is making threats. (need advice) [View all]	Snoozin	Aug 2012	OP
18 USC 594	jberryhill	Aug 2012	#1
Somebody send employer a copy of this:	treestar	Aug 2012	#31
He/She should just document what is said and done, not escalate.	CabCurious	Aug 2012	#68
Do No Escalate. Just document.	CabCurious	Aug 2012	#69
We don't talk with our colleagues and friends	elleng	Aug 2012	#78
Document it. Make a careful note of what was said, who was present, when it was said, etc...	Scuba	Aug 2012	#2
+1 to both of the above	Lydia Leftcoast	Aug 2012	#4
Also get statements from your co workers that heard the threats right now.	Trunk Monkey	Aug 2012	#14
Yep.	GoCubsGo	Aug 2012	#27
Exactly...at this point document everything while it's fresh in your mind...	joeybee12	Aug 2012	#16
I had a manager once. He was a bigot and misogynist made terrible comments and threats	notadmblnd	Aug 2012	#49
+10000000 to this advice. Make a daily record of everything. And don't discount age discrimination	Lochloosa	Aug 2012	#63
So Obama being President right now isn't hurting his business...	Make7	Aug 2012	#3
Somehow it does in the twisted mind of the right wing idiots.	liberal N proud	Aug 2012	#9
Actually the company is making record profits.	Snoozin	Aug 2012	#26
He's threatening to fire people because	Shankapotomus	Aug 2012	#47
The company I work for is making record profits and announced a business restructuring plan	liberal N proud	Aug 2012	#94
+1 And the Bush tax cuts didn't work the first time	Ruby the Liberal	Aug 2012	#21
What state is this? There are many states where you can record anything said to you.	slampoet	Aug 2012	#5
Right to work states suck.	Wait Wut	Aug 2012	#6
Employment at will	Freddie	Aug 2012	#24
Sometimes there is a public policy exception	treestar	Aug 2012	#32
However, the ACLU might want to make an example of this asshole	Warpy	Aug 2012	#35
But since this would be a federal crime....	doohnibor	Aug 2012	#86
Or if you can stand it	Politicalboi	Aug 2012	#7
Or, just say "I'm not going to vote -- I won't vote for Romney and you'll fire me	gateley	Aug 2012	#65
The thing is, it doesn't really matter...	regnaD kciN	Aug 2012	#82
Four or five of you blew it at "he knows who the 4-5 of us are"	slackmaster	Aug 2012	#8
Yep, it's best for survival, same for religion and other stuff IMO. n/t	RKP5637	Aug 2012	#33
I dont get why someone would let anyone else know what their political views are.	loli phabay	Aug 2012	#66
Like Linus said (Peanuts):	lastlib	Aug 2012	#90
Tell him his threats are violating your 1st Amendment Rights of free speech	lunatica	Aug 2012	#10
1st amendment...	Motown_Johnny	Aug 2012	#12
Thanks! I guess I must have thought of shooting him!	lunatica	Aug 2012	#13
It is an incorrect response anyway	jberryhill	Aug 2012	#73
Record him saying that if you can	Motown_Johnny	Aug 2012	#11
That is what I was thinking. I would go to your EEOC in the area if there is one. If I were you	southernyankeebelle	Aug 2012	#18
That is sad...	Snoozin	Aug 2012	#20
I now think I understand what happened really in Nazi Germany. People were frightened to death.	southernyankeebelle	Aug 2012	#22
Essentially, you are advocating abdicating to the nazi party.	ret5hd	Aug 2012	#36
No, but I am scared. I want to do the right thing. But I honestly don't know until you	southernyankeebelle	Aug 2012	#41
i will only say...	ret5hd	Aug 2012	#43
It's easy to say when we aren't in that position. I pray I will do the right thing. Fear is a	southernyankeebelle	Aug 2012	#97
but it wasn't okay that many Germans were silent, right?	CreekDog	Aug 2012	#58
It's easy for us to say because we weren't in that situation. I remember my mother	southernyankeebelle	Aug 2012	#76
IMO Americans have never experienced any of this in the US, so to	RKP5637	Aug 2012	#85
You are right. The thing is people is Germany probably felt the same way we do until Hilter	southernyankeebelle	Aug 2012	#91
My German friends have called Americans "Stupid Americans." That many keep	RKP5637	Aug 2012	#93
Funny thing is europeans see the slippery down hill we are going through.	southernyankeebelle	Aug 2012	#95
The only fundamental principle of individuality is thinking for yourself.	lumberjack_jeff	Aug 2012	#103
Good for being brave. I wonder being so brave you put your family at harms way? Just	southernyankeebelle	Aug 2012	#112
No, I don't.	lumberjack_jeff	Aug 2012	#116
Am glad you are so sure. I wish I could be.	southernyankeebelle	Aug 2012	#117
Depends on the State Laws. Some states it's illegal to tape someone without their knowledge.	Lochloosa	Aug 2012	#60
Alot of them are pretty pissed off	kctim	Aug 2012	#15
He did that last year	Snoozin	Aug 2012	#17
You may want to try and record or video him making these threats if possible.	DrewFlorida	Aug 2012	#19
How is he planning on discovering exactly how all of his employees voted?	tanyev	Aug 2012	#23
He knows who the democrats are.	Snoozin	Aug 2012	#25
Not participating in Obama bashing is no proof of a vote for Obama,	tanyev	Aug 2012	#29
He can never prove who you voted for	treestar	Aug 2012	#28
I agree. How would he know unless you told him?	RebelOne	Aug 2012	#50
I agree. Tell him you sat out the election.	Generic Brad	Aug 2012	#99
I would contact an attorney now, ahead of time, if you feel this	RKP5637	Aug 2012	#30
It's very wrong and very illegal. Start documenting now.	Initech	Aug 2012	#34
Perhaps, if your brave enough, verbally mention you know how to contact the (state) department of	cecilfirefox	Aug 2012	#37
don't tell him you voted. if he asks, tell him you didn't vote. that's as good a lie	ellenfl	Aug 2012	#38
Well, no.	Ineeda	Aug 2012	#54
this guy doesn't sound like he would accept that answer, would assume the worst & fire the op! eom	ellenfl	Aug 2012	#62
You're probably right.	Ineeda	Aug 2012	#70
As many are saying, get them all together and START DOCUMENTING NOW. nt	cecilfirefox	Aug 2012	#39
Start a journal, keep detailed accurate notes.	grantcart	Aug 2012	#51
what economic sector are you in?	ret5hd	Aug 2012	#40
Manufacturing n/t	Snoozin	Aug 2012	#44
Document everything - always. Get copies of	Roselma	Aug 2012	#42
You'd be surprised	Trunk Monkey	Aug 2012	#111
Dang! What a	Roselma	Aug 2012	#118
We just went through something similar with our niece's boss.	procon	Aug 2012	#45
Quit working at Chick-fil-A, lol	just1voice	Aug 2012	#46
I didnt say I NEVER heard of any laws...	Snoozin	Aug 2012	#56
Just wrong..I know plenty of people that would not know what to do in this situation.	Lochloosa	Aug 2012	#72
You try it, instead of "check state laws" bullshit	just1voice	Aug 2012	#100
That's a jerky thing to say.	Zoeisright	Aug 2012	#98
This message was self-deleted by its author	rateyes	Aug 2012	#101
Stop Snoozin'.	randome	Aug 2012	#48
You're the only one who finds that funny.	Zoeisright	Aug 2012	#96
Like others have said document everything and add the times and dates like a log.	moobu2	Aug 2012	#52
Tape recorder.	Horse with no Name	Aug 2012	#53
Check the state laws on that one....it can be illegal.	Lochloosa	Aug 2012	#74
It may not be admissable in court	Horse with no Name	Aug 2012	#79
Fight the good fight.	greytdemocrat	Aug 2012	#55
If you live in one of the following states you can record the conversation.	unapatriciated	Aug 2012	#57
I do live in one of those states.	Snoozin	Aug 2012	#81
My phone is a discretionary form of listening device	Broderick	Aug 2012	#59
Check with MasterNemesis	yellerpup	Aug 2012	#61
Lie and tell him you're not voting this time. n/t	Lil Missy	Aug 2012	#64
What state are you in?	Lil Missy	Aug 2012	#67
Document it and send	Homer12	Aug 2012	#71
and update your resume and look for a new job.	TeamPooka	Aug 2012	#75
cool story, bro!	scheming daemons	Aug 2012	#77
Use your imagination	NNN0LHI	Aug 2012	#80
It's none of his business who his employees vote for.	liberalmuse	Aug 2012	#83
If you need legal help, I would think the ACLU would be interested in this!	DrewFlorida	Aug 2012	#84
Thanks Drew	Snoozin	Aug 2012	#104
It's Voter Intimidation	otohara	Aug 2012	#87
I could swear this is a repost from 2008. Right down to the "lay'd off" and "jackwagon" part.	cherokeeprogressive	Aug 2012	#88
This is whole thread is becoming ridiculous.	RebelOne	Aug 2012	#89
Secret ballot	SoCalDem	Aug 2012	#92
To those that say "Just tell him it is none of your buisness"	DonCoquixote	Aug 2012	#102
You have hit the nail on the head.	Snoozin	Aug 2012	#105
Thanks, and as I said	DonCoquixote	Aug 2012	#110
It's against the law! I wish my employer	B Calm	Aug 2012	#106
Wrongful termination lawsuit	B Calm	Aug 2012	#107
I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV	davidpdx	Aug 2012	#108
I would have said "fire me mother fucker "	sorefeet	Aug 2012	#109
If you are in an At-Will state you are screwed, unfortunately.	Odin2005	Aug 2012	#113
cool story bro	dionysus	Aug 2012	#114
It's against the law, but hard to prosecute.	backscatter712	Aug 2012	#115
He's just blowing smoke.	Curmudgeoness	Aug 2012	#119
Digital voice recorder (they're very inexpensive these days)...	PavePusher	Aug 2012	#120

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