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Originally posted by Tippiechick
When on a job, I make SURE that if I take a break it is OK'd by my supervisor. It doesn't sound like you cleared it with Lana. If it wasn't cleared with your manager, then you took an unauthorized break. That's considered an abandonment of position.
I think you should just consider this a learning experience. (At least you did get to vote in the end.)
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Youch. That's harsh.
I dunno -- after 10 hours of work I think she's pretty entitled to a break.
Kelly's pretty reliable -- I can't imagine she just wandered off without looking around for a supervisor. When I read her story it sounded like she was MORE than ready for a break after 10 hrs (labor laws in most states mandate 15 min every 4 hours and 30 min every 8 hours.) It'd been go-go-go all day, there was a slight break, she looked around for a supervisor, didn't see one, arranged to have her phone covered by a coworker, and went.
That's the impression *I* have, and if it's more or less correct, I think Pam had a good call on the "get an employment lawyer" advice.
as to those who ask why it's a big deal -- to be fired from a job? That's a HUGE deal! What about when she applies for her next job? Now she needs to check the "have you ever been fired?" box. And when they check her references, that'll be a mess too. Sounds like a big deal to ME.
Sorry to hear about the situation, Kelly. Especially since you were doing a "good citizen" thing by working there in the first place.