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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 413956" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>Thanks, Susie- that's along the lines of what this lady advised me and what I'm thinking although I might not go about it exactly as she suggested. I sent a revised timesheet out with an email this evening. I "replied to all" meaning it went to boss and the lady at our company B- this is who he emailed with me so I figured it was fair even though he has one big fit any time an employee discusses something with someone besides him. Nevertheless, I revised the timesheet per his request and emailed saying what my time was spent doing on Sat and that I thought he knew since I'd copied him on an email ansering another employee's question and that was sent out on Sat. Also, I had reviewed my records on Sat and updated my timesheet. These are what my records showed "ABC" but it's not worth arguing to me so I have changed it because perhaps, I could be mistaken. And I removed the time shown for Sat. because it hadn't been preauthorized. Next paragraph- Since I know this is what he is requiring now, I will not work anymore overtime here (at this remote location out of town) unless I receive written preauthorization from him first. Also, "please recall our discussions regarding my being out of town about every other week and that meaning that I need to use comp time to do personal business" plus some other points- this company only gives 3 days sick leave a year and short lunches, etc. Boss never did this himself or made anyone else do it- until he got mad at me but I didn't spell that out.</p><p></p><p>Next paragraph- I wrote that "as you recall, you asked me to change your travel schedule and come here until finished, bumping other places behind ((interject for board members- it's not my fault this isn't finished and anybody pertaining to this job knows that) and I sent a proposed revised schedule. I haven't gotten a response from you whether or not that schedule meets your approval. Also, I indicated on that schedule that I would come on Sundays so I could have all day on Monday to work here in an effort to minimize trips by making the most efficient use of my time here. I need to know if this is approved and if the time spent traveling would be 'an approved exception based on need and a preauthorization for overtime' ". </p><p></p><p>Then, I added another paragraph mentioning that when I interviewed and discussed this position with him, I specifically asked the frequency of travel that would be expected and he told me once a month. Obviously, he is now requiring a lot more and his directions and expectations are changing frequently. So, I asked that he please please future direction and requirements in wrinting, via email, so we could prevent future misunderstandings and misinterpretations.</p><p></p><p>Then I closed with a thank you. (That went to boss and company we work for directly.)</p><p></p><p>Then, I forwarded the whole thing to the rep from comapny A, who has the prime contract and who I know for sure has received complaints about boss in recent months. I included a very brief message saying that I was forwarding this to him because it's up to him to keep track of travel, reimburse us, etc. But I basicly pleaded that he not let boss know I had sent this to him because I knew I would suffer his wrath and there were some problems here that I'm trying to find out how to address properly.</p><p></p><p>The way I see it, I have followed proper procedure now- both of these companies have been made aware that there is a problem, although they don't have all details and won't unless they follow-up. Next stop- client's rep, then client agents if no one asks me what is going on before it gets to that point.</p><p></p><p>I've never pursued a complaint like this before so I hate to think what all could happen.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 413956, member: 3699"] Thanks, Susie- that's along the lines of what this lady advised me and what I'm thinking although I might not go about it exactly as she suggested. I sent a revised timesheet out with an email this evening. I "replied to all" meaning it went to boss and the lady at our company B- this is who he emailed with me so I figured it was fair even though he has one big fit any time an employee discusses something with someone besides him. Nevertheless, I revised the timesheet per his request and emailed saying what my time was spent doing on Sat and that I thought he knew since I'd copied him on an email ansering another employee's question and that was sent out on Sat. Also, I had reviewed my records on Sat and updated my timesheet. These are what my records showed "ABC" but it's not worth arguing to me so I have changed it because perhaps, I could be mistaken. And I removed the time shown for Sat. because it hadn't been preauthorized. Next paragraph- Since I know this is what he is requiring now, I will not work anymore overtime here (at this remote location out of town) unless I receive written preauthorization from him first. Also, "please recall our discussions regarding my being out of town about every other week and that meaning that I need to use comp time to do personal business" plus some other points- this company only gives 3 days sick leave a year and short lunches, etc. Boss never did this himself or made anyone else do it- until he got mad at me but I didn't spell that out. Next paragraph- I wrote that "as you recall, you asked me to change your travel schedule and come here until finished, bumping other places behind ((interject for board members- it's not my fault this isn't finished and anybody pertaining to this job knows that) and I sent a proposed revised schedule. I haven't gotten a response from you whether or not that schedule meets your approval. Also, I indicated on that schedule that I would come on Sundays so I could have all day on Monday to work here in an effort to minimize trips by making the most efficient use of my time here. I need to know if this is approved and if the time spent traveling would be 'an approved exception based on need and a preauthorization for overtime' ". Then, I added another paragraph mentioning that when I interviewed and discussed this position with him, I specifically asked the frequency of travel that would be expected and he told me once a month. Obviously, he is now requiring a lot more and his directions and expectations are changing frequently. So, I asked that he please please future direction and requirements in wrinting, via email, so we could prevent future misunderstandings and misinterpretations. Then I closed with a thank you. (That went to boss and company we work for directly.) Then, I forwarded the whole thing to the rep from comapny A, who has the prime contract and who I know for sure has received complaints about boss in recent months. I included a very brief message saying that I was forwarding this to him because it's up to him to keep track of travel, reimburse us, etc. But I basicly pleaded that he not let boss know I had sent this to him because I knew I would suffer his wrath and there were some problems here that I'm trying to find out how to address properly. The way I see it, I have followed proper procedure now- both of these companies have been made aware that there is a problem, although they don't have all details and won't unless they follow-up. Next stop- client's rep, then client agents if no one asks me what is going on before it gets to that point. I've never pursued a complaint like this before so I hate to think what all could happen. [/QUOTE]
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