So at my store my boss hires way more people then we need to, so he sends all of his "old" partners to other stores while he keeps the new ones at our store. Its not fair I've talked to the DM, and he basically does nothing, my boss says he does it for sales but if we aren't making the money why are we hiring? I've called the partner hotline and all that did was make me get written up. I'm not the only one this is happeing to. Just the only one whose not afraid to speak up. does anyone have any advise for me? please I just want to quite because my boss is a total JERK!
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Posted 10 months ago #
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How on God's green earth did you get a write up for calling the partner hotline?!? were you rude to the person on the phone?
Posted 10 months ago # -
Being written up for filing a concern in good faith is retaliation and, more importantly, illegal. Now on the halp thread, but here's the part you need to cite..:
Complaint Procedure
A partner who believes he or she has been subjected to behavior prohibited by this policy should make his or her feelings known to the offending partner, if comfortable doing so.
The partner must also immediately report the offensive behavior, preferably in writing, to his or her store manager, district manager or the Partner Resources Support Center at (866) 504-7368, Option 5.
If any partner becomes aware of harassing, retaliatory or threatening conduct engaged in or endured by a Starbucks parner, regardless of whether such conduct directly affects that partner, the partner should immediately report that information, preferably in writing, to the appropriate manager as indicated above.
Investigation and Discipline
When Starbucks is made aware of a situation that may violate this policy, an immediate, thorough and objective investigation will be undertaken. Starbucks will protect the confidentiality of those involved to the extent possible, consistent with the need to investigate and resolve the complaint.
Appropriate action will be taken against any partner found to have engaged in prohibited harassment to ensure that the conduct will not reoccur. Appropriate action will be taken against any partner who makes a report of harassment in bad faith. A partner found in violation of this policy may be subject to corrective action, up to and including termination of employment. The type of corrective action taken will depend on the severity of the conduct, as well as any other factors presented.
Starbucks will not tolerate any behavior prohibited by this policy and does not consider such behavior within the course and scope of employment, nor is such conduct authorized by Starbucks. Partners, including managers, may be held personally liable for actions that violate this policy.
Retaliation Prohibited
Starbucks strictly prohibits any form of retaliation against any partner who, in good faith, reports potential violations of Starbucks Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Anti-Harassment Standard, Workplace Violence Standard, Standards of Business Conduct and/or any other Starbucks policies or applicable laws. Retaliation is prohibited against any partner who raises concerns or questions regarding a potential violation of any Starbucks policy or applicable law that he or she reasonably believes to have occured, for using the Complaint Procedure, or for filing, testifying, assisting or participating in any manner in any investigation, regardless of the outcome of the investigation.
Starbucks partners are also prohibited from retaliating against job applicants or former partners who have reported potential violations or who have participated in an investigation, whether the potential violation occurred at Starbucks or with another employer.
Posted 10 months ago # -
I got written up for calling. He said "I should have gone to him instead of going over his head." It just stinks, plus he knows I have another job (Thats where I know him from) and I only work there in the mornings, but he still schedules me outside my availabilty even after I've filled out the form 5 times in less then a year!
Posted 10 months ago # -
Okay, maybe you should have talked to him first before calling the partner hotline, but that's why the partner hotline exists, if you don't feel comfortable confronting a superior. But him writing you up for calling in, is retaliation, and completely illegal. Same with repeatedly scheduling you outside of your stated availability. Tell him as a courtesy you're going to be reporting the retaliation, but make sure you report him either way because what he's doing is illegal and unprofessional. Ugh I hate Starbucks.
Posted 10 months ago # -
you do need to call back and let them know you were written up. Stand up for yourself! Believe us when we tell you that you need to report your manager.
Posted 9 months ago #
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