When I challenged, this auditor told my manager. Two days later I was let go, after refusing to sign an attestation which would have been fraud. How do I address this when asked why I no longer work there?, which prevents employers from retaliating against employees for reporting violations.
However, this is an important reminder to everyone: If you are terminated, discuss with your employer what they will say on a reference.What I wouldn’t say is that you were fired and the reason why, particularly if you sue your employer — saying that you are in a legal dispute with your former employer will throw up red flags and give a prospective employer pause.
A woman asks about being promoted for a lesser title and pay than the man whose position she’s replacing.My boss left and my employer wants to promote me into his role. However, my boss was an SVP and they only want to give me a VP title and pay me less. I think it’s because I’m a woman, and they wouldn’t treat a man the same way. Any advice?
What’s on the surface may seem unfair or discriminatory, but there can be legitimate reasons why two people can have the same job but different titles and compensation, like tenure, experience, performance or other considerations.Before you assume the worst, ask why you are being offered a lesser title and compensation than your boss, while at the same time expressing gratitude for the promotion and the career development opportunity.
Gregory Giangrande has over 25 years of experience as a chief human resources executive. Hear Greg Wed. at 9:35 a.m. on