Dear daughter fired...

[Sister Golden Hair]

My daughter just got fired from a major department store here in Hattiesburg because she "needs to seek employment more suitable to her capabilities." She has never been late, nor missed a day in 10 months.

She has an excellent attendance record and all of her co-workers report that she is a hard worker. The only counceling she received was to increase her sales and that was not formal.

I am so upset. It is hard to see your baby hurt.

[No-Halo]

My daughter just got fired from a major department store here in Hattiesburg because she "needs to seek employment more suitable to her capabilities." She has never been late nor missed a day in 10 months.

She has an excelent attendance record and all of her co-workers report that she is a hard worker. the only councceling she received was to increase her sales and that was not formal.

I am so upset. It is hard to see your baby hurt.
Which store, we can boycott it!!

[Honey]

I'm sorry Flowergirl. I hope she is not too upset. I'll pray for her another and better job.

[Sister Golden Hair]

D*llard's

[virgo]

My daughter just got fired from a major department store here in Hattiesburg because she "needs to seek employment more suitable to her capabilities." She has never been late nor missed a day in 10 months.

She has an excelent attendance record and all of her co-workers report that she is a hard worker. the only councceling she received was to increase her sales and that was not formal.

I am so upset. It is hard to see your baby hurt.

That almost sounds illegal.

[Sister Golden Hair]

She has a disability- it is very illegal.

[TheKing]

I have long since boycotted dillards.

Pretty much since I was 17 and was accused of stealing when I was returning a shirt for exchange.

As much as it sucks to lose a job, I am certain there are MUCH better jobs with MUCH better people than that.

[virgo]

She has a disability- it is very illegal.

I am surprised they were stupid enough to do this. Are you going to hire a lawyer?

[Sister Golden Hair]

I haven't decided yet.

[Augustus McRae]

My daughter just got fired from a major department store here in Hattiesburg because she "needs to seek employment more suitable to her capabilities." She has never been late nor missed a day in 10 months.

She has an excelent attendance record and all of her co-workers report that she is a hard worker. the only councceling she received was to increase her sales and that was not formal.

I am so upset. It is hard to see your baby hurt.

Firstly, tell her not to just "accept it" if she feels she's been done wrong. Call the HR people and ask what the appeals process is and ask for the ADA/EEOC person in the company and see how they respond. Companies like that DO those things to people because they get away with them.

Secondly, tell her to get away from such slimy employers anyway and look for something she will enjoy. Chain retail folks are just plain slimy, the truth is.

Sorry for her hurt and yours...

[Conveyor Belt]

Oh, Don't sue Dillard's! Where will all the thugs get their named brand thug wear?

[Kitty]

She has a disability- it is very illegal.

Did the store know about her disability when they hired her?

ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations.

It is my understanding this company routinely terminates sales personnel for not meeting sales quotas, regardless of attendance and/or punctuality.

[ComputerDude]

Most business and companies now have "at will termination", which basically means they can fire you when-ever they feel like it.
I'm not quite sure how it became legal, but it is.

[pooker]

She has a disability- it is very illegal.
I was going to say something about this, is there any reason he would want to fire a girl with a disability though? Sorry for the unfortunate mishap, I am sure she will find a better job she will like more. :clap:

[upset]

Most business and companies now have "at will termination", which basically means they can fire you when-ever they feel like it.
I'm not quite sure how it became legal, but it is.


Mississippi is a 'right to work' state... You can be fired for any reason. If they tell you the reason is you were 'libelous' and you weren't you can sue. If the tell you 'you should seek employment better suited else where' nothing you can do...

It sucks...

[Bahlk]

Sounds like they were cleaning house so they could get temporary work in there for the holidays which will be released once christmas is over. I would not be very happy

[ComputerDude]

Mississippi is a 'right to work' state... You can be fired for any reason. If they tell you the reason is you were 'libelous' and you weren't you can sue. If the tell you 'you should seek employment better suited else where' nothing you can do...

It sucks...
at will termination sucks no matter what. Like I said, I'm not sure how it's legal but it is. I remember when I managed back in the eighties you couldn't terminate a person unless you had at least given them a couple of verbals and a written. Unless it was for a major infraction like coming to work drunk, stealing or fighting. Those you could terminate immediately for. Anything that had to do with quality of work had to be documented before they were terminated.
Now employers can fire you whenever they want with no fear of repercussion. Surely there are exceptions to that rule and I'd love somebody to define them for me some day.

[Conveyor Belt]

MS is a right to work state. You have the right to enter into employment and terminate employment at any time without recourse. Same for the employer... almost. Unless she can prove that she was terminated because of a disability, then the only thing she'll get is sympathy.

She can file a claim with the unemployment office for wrongful termination, and if Dillard's choses to fight it, they will supply evidence of performance, or lack therof.

They may have documented occurances of poor sales performance without informing your daughter.

[Conveyor Belt]

The door swings both was on right to work. How would you like to be in the position of not being able to quit a job or seek other employment without paying a penalty to your current employer? Kind of like a contract... THAT would suck. I much prefer it the way it is.

[Augustus McRae]

I am upset with you. But, you know, this is an opportunity for her to find something she truely enjoys and at which she can excel. We just have to get our heads together and do some brain-storming. What is her natural talent? What is it that she would really enjoy that her math deficit would have no bearing? How does she do with/around animals. How might she do working to assist others with a similar but more sever disorder? She is a beautiful and good young lady. She will be stronger beyond and as a result of this small setback.

I have been fired twice in my career. I said, "big deal, I was looking for a job when I found this one; your loss my opportunity". I became one of my bosses competition and blew his doors off.

Hang in there, mom. My sister was born totally deaf and has been a terrific success. After college, she went on to marry a deaf man and they had two beautiful, normal children. One is now a speech therapist and the other is asst AG of Tennessee. Growing up with her gave me a respect and understanding of those who have to work harder to overcome temporary and bullshit obstacles.

Everything happens for a reason. It's very important to keep that in mind as you march forward.


Flowergirl, as usual the wise (not to mention "wise-ass") old Injun has given sage advice. Also, I am sure some of these other folks in here are trying to be helpful by quoting the "dot and tittle" of personnel law and regulations to you. But just remember, amidst it all, we are hurt and ticked off WITH you!

[Augustus McRae]

The door swings both was on right to work. How would you like to be in the position of not being able to quit a job or seek other employment without paying a penalty to your current employer? Kind of like a contract... THAT would suck. I much prefer it the way it is.


Truth is, I ain't 1% qualified to give advice on this subject becuase I realized some, some time ago that I ain't the least bit fit for the normal working world....

[Chichiguita]

I'm pulling for you both.

Wish I could do/say something to encourage you/her--but I think it has already been said.

[dollfus46]

Most business and companies now have "at will termination", which basically means they can fire you when-ever they feel like it.
I'm not quite sure how it became legal, but it is.

I was under the impression, as a former employer, that is only applies to a probationary period of thirty days or 90 days. It has to be clearly specified in the employee handbook though or they are toast. Yes, they can let you go for no reason at all within this probationary period. It's legal
I'm so so sorry Flowergirl. I know how this can destroy self confidence. I hurt for you and your daughter.

[jkspatty]

The door swings both was on right to work. How would you like to be in the position of not being able to quit a job or seek other employment without paying a penalty to your current employer? Kind of like a contract... THAT would suck. I much prefer it the way it is.

That is a great point CB. What recourse does an employer have when an employee does not come to work on time or quits without notice? None. The way it currently works, a business owner has the right to fire an employee and vice versa.

[bpitt]

Do you want me to pay them a visit?At 3:00 in the morning.
I'm with fotno, if need be........

[Bahlk]

Uh oh, the liberation front is gearing up for an all out termination bashing.

[Kitty]

I would think a company like the one in question here would embrace an opportunity for diversity in its workforce by encouraging and supporting someone with a disability.

But like Gus, I realized very early I wasn't fit for the normal working world.

[dollfus46]

I am upset with you. But, you know, this is an opportunity for her to find something she truely enjoys and at which she can excel. We just have to get our heads together and do some brain-storming. What is her natural talent? What is it that she would really enjoy that her math deficit would have no bearing? How does she do with/around animals. How might she do working to assist others with a similar but more sever disorder? She is a beautiful and good young lady. She will be stronger beyond and as a result of this small setback.

I have been fired twice in my career. I said, "big deal, I was looking for a job when I found this one; your loss my opportunity". I became one of my bosses competition and blew his doors off.

Hang in there, mom. My sister was born totally deaf and has been a terrific success. After college, she went on to marry a deaf man and they had two beautiful, normal children. One is now a speech therapist and the other is asst AG of Tennessee. Growing up with her gave me a respect and understanding of those who have to work harder to overcome temporary and bullshit obstacles.

Everything happens for a reason. It's very important to keep that in mind as you march forward.

The Hawkster speaks with straight tongue. Excellent point, Hawk. When one door closes another opens, for a reason. The Lord wants you're daughter somewhere else or He is teaching her how to deal with an unfair world. We don't know. But He knows what he's doing. That's how I look at it. Remember, life is merely one long repeating process of climbing over one hurdle after another. She'll clear this one only to find another down the road, just like we all do. Tell her you're proud of her and keep on keeping on.

[ComputerDude]

I was under the impression, as a former employer, that is only applies to a probationary period of thirty days or 90 days. It has to be clearly specified in the employee handbook though or they are toast. Yes, they can let you go for no reason at all within this probationary period. It's legal
That USE to be the case. At some point within the last ten or fifteen years it became a standard for the duration of your employment.

[jkspatty]

Flowergirl, this is just a small bump in the road of life. This will not be her only setback in her professional life. She will be faced with lots of unfair situations. The trick is to learn from her mistakes, accept responsibility and move on.

[ComputerDude]

That is a great point CB. What recourse does an employer have when an employee does not come to work on time or quits without notice? None. The way it currently works, a business owner has the right to fire an employee and vice versa.Companies should not be given card-blanche to fire on a whim in my opinion. There should be processes in place that lead to a person's termination unless they violated some major rules (stealing, fighting..etc)
If an employee up and quits with no notice, big deal. The company may drag a bit without the person but there are plenty of people looking for work that can backfill the position.
As you can tell, I'm more for the employees rights then I am the employers rights.

[carsalesguy]

eh. buy a car. makes everyone else feel good.

just buy from me tho at petro- lol

[Augustus McRae]

Companies should not be given card-blanche to fire on a whim in my opinion. There should be processes in place that lead to a person's termination unless they violated some major rules (stealing, fighting..etc)
If an employee up and quits with no notice, big deal. The company may drag a bit without the person but there are plenty of people looking for work that can backfill the position.
As you can tell, I'm more for the employees rights then I am the employers rights.


I'm for "the Golden Rule" personally - whether in employment or any other part of life. You've all given excellent advice to flowergirl, and I know she appreciates it. I would certainly agree that this is just a "hiccup" in her life, she can learn from him, move on from it, and God gonna have a bunch of good stuff for her ahead. I'd only add one caveat of advice: communicate with Dillards and make 'em squirm a little while you are moving on! MAYBE, it will make them think about it the NEXT time they are faced with dealing with a real person....

[amanda]

So sorry Flowergirl. Remind your daughter that when one doors closes, another door opens. There is something out there much better suited for her than those money-grubbing fools at Dillards.

[wilebill]

I've always found that with each supposed setback another better opportunity makes itself known to you. Every time I've changed employment, it was always for the better. One particular instance I was fired and I wanted to get back at that employer, but later I realized I was much better off afterwards.

I'm sure the same situation will arise for your daughter. Don't let it get either of you down.

[Sister Golden Hair]

I'm for "the Golden Rule" personally - whether in employment or any other part of life. You've all given excellent advice to flowergirl, and I know she appreciates it. I would certainly agree that this is just a "hiccup" in her life, she can learn from him, move on from it, and God gonna have a bunch of good stuff for her ahead. I'd only add one caveat of advice: communicate with Dillards and make 'em squirm a little while you are moving on! MAYBE, it will make them think about it the NEXT time they are faced with dealing with a real person....

I have already visited them this morning.

[amanda]

I have already visited them this morning.


Did they give you any more information? Was it because of sales quotas?

[jkspatty]

Companies should not be given card-blanche to fire on a whim in my opinion. There should be processes in place that lead to a person's termination unless they violated some major rules (stealing, fighting..etc)
If an employee up and quits with no notice, big deal. The company may drag a bit without the person but there are plenty of people looking for work that can backfill the position.
As you can tell, I'm more for the employees rights then I am the employers rights.


Why would you be more for employee rights? Should employers not have equal rights as well? And in some businesses if an employee quits with no notice it can be a VERY big deal if customers/clients are affected. The processes IMO should be 3 strikes your out.

[carsalesguy]

i have heard numerous times that they fire people over sales performance. the funny thing is they don't really have a set quota to meet, or a commission based bonus to help motivate the salespeople.

that's one of the reasons i could never work retail again in my life. i gotta work on commission.......

[Bahlk]

So if there isn't anything written in stone as far as quota's then a manager that is having a bad day and comes in and fires someone for the "lack of sales" just because he is pissed off? That sucks

[Sister Golden Hair]

amandah- they refused to discuss it with me. So I did all the talking.

Dear daughter is a bright articulate young woman. She loves animals, photography and gardening. She is very good at data entry type things and has 3 years retail sales experience.

She is a strong girl, and I know she will be fine. I want her to have everything that she dreams of, but I want her to work for it. She is a hard worker. I hope she can find that just-right place.

[TheKing]

ive been fired twice in my life...once when i was 16 and once when i was 19...

and both times i had another, better paying job by dark that very same day...literally

[amanda]

amandah- they refused to discuss it with me. So I did all the talking.

Dear daughter is a bright articulate young woman. She loves animals, photography and gardening. She is very good at data entry type things and has 3 years retail sales experience.

She is a strong girl, and I know she will be fine. I want her to have everything that she dreams of, but I want her to work for it. She is a hard worker. I hope she can find that just-right place.

A$$holes. That's okay, Flowergirl, in another year or so, they could be out of business. Karma and all that. Keep the faith, I just know she will find something she will love so much more that Dillbuts.

[No-Halo]

Flowergirl if you want to PM me I'll give you a name and number to an ADA Consultant who I met 2 weeks ago, very nice, helpful and knowledgable guy. He may have some insight for you.

[carsalesguy]

So if there isn't anything written in stone as far as quota's then a manager that is having a bad day and comes in and fires someone for the "lack of sales" just because he is pissed off? That sucks

technically so. when i worked at radioshack we were told that we all needed to sell at least 3 charge card accounts, and at least 2 cell phones. if you hit those you got paid big $$$$$$

it was in writing as a memo, but it never did say that if you didn't sell/open or whatever, you wouldn't get fired.

if her sign on papers said that she had to sell X.XX amount of merchandise, and keep it up, then she could be terminated, then you don't have a leg to stand on. but again, i don't know what all was in that paperwork.

sales, any way you look at it of any type is a hard business. cut throat and busy and confusing. after you weed thru all the crap, it can be a very rewarding experience.

but like someone said, it sounds like they were wanting more room for part time help for the hollidays so they wouldn't have to continue paying big insurance premiums and worker comp stuff for having full time employees. it's all part of the bottom line.

my recommendation would be to file unemployment TODAY and suck them dry. dillards has to pay since she was there for over 6 months. that hurts them more than you ever know since their unemployment insurance skyrockets thru the roof.

[Sister Golden Hair]

They were closed today or she would have been there already carsalesguy.

[carsalesguy]

eh. wasn't she supposed to be over here today anyways?

[carsalesguy]

holliday time is when a lot of big boxes start dropping employees for the p.t. help simply because of the benefit issues.

big boxes suck a$$. it's crazy when you can't afford to shop at the local grocer because the walmart has it $3 cheaper than the local guy. i totally hate it, but satan doesn't listen.

[Sister Golden Hair]

no job, no gas, no new car....

[kevin]

She has a disability- it is very illegal.

I really hate that for you and your Daughter! Dillards now is on my SCHIT list. I probably would seek counsel about the situation if you do believe it was a discrimination against her due to a Disability. Whatever you do I'm so sorry to hear about such :smt086

[eyescene]

Wow! I hate that for her...but as others have said I bet she will get better next time!!

[No-Halo]

FG I checked with Mrs Halo to see if they had any openings but they're full up right now. :(

[No-Halo]

FG I checked with Mrs Halo to see if they had any openings but they're full up right now. :(
Hey maybe she could come to work with me... you know like Starsky and Hutch.....Friday and Gannon....they could call us (insert catchy cop duo name here) :clap:

[threekidspa]

Flowergirl, I'm really sorry this happened. It sucks when a manager can't see beyond the end of their nose, and ends up crushing someone for no real reason, especially since you're daughter did everything right. I know its a cliche, but I believe what goes around will come around...they'll get what they deserve, and so will your daughter.

[amanda]

Hey maybe she could come to work with me... you know like Starsky and Hutch.....Friday and Gannon....they could call us (insert catchy cop duo name here) :clap:


Cagney & Lacey? :-D

[Sister Golden Hair]

Now, that, no-halo, would be right her her alley.

[CUPCAKE]

Flowergirl, got fired once myself. That's when the silver lining popped out of the cloud and I made a career change by enlisting. All things happen for a reason and I'm sure this will work out for your daughter. Its really sad; however, that the Big D did this at Christmas. I don't shop there, but if I had ever thought I would, this cinches it....I won't.

By the way, dropped stuff by the office today for the food pantry.

[Sister Golden Hair]

they just came and told me it was up there, Cupcake. Thank you so much!

[threekidspa]

There really are some awesome people around here....even the ones I almost never agree with ;)

[No-Halo]

There really are some awesome people around here....even the ones I almost never agree with ;)
You're so right TKP, the support on MH is unrivaled. :clap:

[Baloo]

flowergirl, I hate to hear that, that just stinks! I know will keep my eyes and ears open for anything that might help... As everyone else has said, I know that she will find something better and that she will thrive! I hope that she finds a new job soon and that she has fun with it!

[Conveyor Belt]

She might try Target. They go out of their way to promote diversity.

[Augustus McRae]

My old and good friend, Hill Denson, always had this plan of selling satsumers out of the back of his old truck and mine 'side the road somewhere. He always said that we'd have to have two locations, so we would not spend the day talking to each other 'stead of selling satsumers AND we'd need one person with some bidness sense and discipline to remind us what we were supposed to be doin'. Hill's still busy coaching baseball in Jackson right now. But if I can rekindle the idea in his pea-size brain, maybe your daughter could be the person to keep us on task! It's as close as that old boy and me will ever come to legitimate work!

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Flower girl, I'm sooooooooooooo sorry. I know how girls take everything to heart. This could turn out to be a blessing, though. In light of how they have treated her, it's probably best if she didn't work with those people! Since she likes animals and photography, maybe she can start looking at those places. I will be thinking about your family.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

!@#$ carpetbaggers,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,it's their loss!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pirate_129]

I am so sorry to hear about this FG. For what it's worth, I promise you that not a single thing will be bought from these jacka$%es by the Pirate household. I ddin't like the store to begin with, the men's department feels more like an urban clothing store than a chain department store. This just tops it off, I'll be happy to not darken their doors again.

Take the advice here and seek qualified advice and even if you don't have much to fight, make 'em squirm.

[Fishing Girl]

I am also sorry to hear about this. She will find something that she likes to do and be around more nicer people than those a--holes. Tell her to keep her chin up ... don't get discourged. Something will come along.

God works in ways we don't always understand ...he has a plan for her to do something bigger & better. Just keep on believing.

[Hermione]

Can she take pictures of people's pets in their homes?

Also, they couldn't talk to you because (I assume) she's over 18 and that's a privacy violation. I can't talk to my students' parents for the same reason.

My suggestion would be to move on and don't sue. Suing somebody is the closest thing this world has to hell.

And remind her it has NOTHING to do with her as a person. Almost everyone I know has been fired from something at some time, often for truly stupid reasons. I know it stings and it's a shock, but I trust she'll find something good down the road. Keep us posted!!

[countrygirl]

First of all I will say this. She needs to look for employment elsewhere. Secondly if they discriminated against her because of her disability, you need to seek the advice of a lawyer immediately. You would be doing a disservice to all disabled folks if you didn't.

[Guru]

Normally I can force myself to do the hug-up thing but since I'm a true confrontationalist I have to go with my Dr Jekyl side and say that since they knew her disability when they hired her, and they knew she was fulfilling their agreement for employment hence the fact that she had worked there for 10 months and had never had a bad evaluation and you as a Mother of a disabled child had never been called in for job counseling and they knew she was hired to pad their diversity numbers and they knew they were getting paid by the government for hiring her in the first place and they knew their a$$ could most certainly be in a sling for suddenly dropping her if nobody raised a fuss about it then I say call their bluff.
I would approach the store manager and confront him or her with this and also you can go online and contact them with the written word via the email link provided on their website along with a way for their HR or legal department to contact you since it looks like you are going to sing like a canary to every local media you can get a word in to.
My theory is if they want to suck a little, make them gag.
breathe guru ....... and then do it anyway. Chaps my a$$. I'm sick and tired of seeing corporations play with people lives, lively hoods and emotions.
Hey, you can do this, no sword is sharper than the written word and if you get the chance you can lacerate them with the spoken word.
Could be you might be going down to the local store with Channel 7 watching and view your opinions in front of all the customers while the store is hoping to have a bumper year for the holidays.
Works for my animal mind.

[dollfus46]

i have heard numerous times that they fire people over sales performance. the funny thing is they don't really have a set quota to meet, or a commission based bonus to help motivate the salespeople.

that's one of the reasons i could never work retail again in my life. i gotta work on commission.......

If that's the case, they have legal recourse. They have to show where they counseled you on your performance and what was expected. Otherwise they are toast. Sometimes it's not worth the fight though.

[dollfus46]

ive been fired twice in my life...once when i was 16 and once when i was 19...

and both times i had another, better paying job by dark that very same day...literally

amazing how things tend to work out for the best, huh? I believe there are reasons. If you're not religious, call it fate, but it happens.

[Sister Golden Hair]

Update, She just came in and told her dad and I that she signed a release when she was fired and that she had signed two counciling reports regarding her quota. I know that they knew she didn't understand what she was signing. She is not stupid, but fiercely independent ( wonder where she gerts that from) and hesitated to call me when she was unsure of whether she should sign anything or not. Big mistake. She, like all of us, will live and learn.

She will be fine, I will be fine and that company can kiss my behind.

[Honey]

Fowergirl I know what you mean when you hurt for your kids. It probably bothered you and us more than it did her. She'll get a better job. As we grow up we all have different jobs. If we didn't then we would never know what is a good job and what is a bad job.

[Guru]

I'm sure Channel 7 would love to hear how they coerced her into signing something.

[Guru]

Yeah, but those tv stations love those "who got wronged" stories lately. If Channel 7 is weak as water Channel 3 would bite into that like a Friday night Donanelle's steak.

[Kitty]

There are enough people who read this forum, and who share with others what they read on this forum, that word will get around about this incident.

[countrygirl]

One thing you might consider is teaching her to stand up for herself....let her hire her own lawyer, but support her on the side. Sometimes we tend to do too much for our kids rather than let them stand on their own two feet. Handicapped or not, they need to learn to deal with this old world and we won't always be around to help them.

[birthdaybunnie]

Flowergirl, I think highly of you for defending you daughter as you do. You seem to have so many friends here and I can see why!! You are an awesome person!! Remember the Garth Brooks song..."Unanswered Prayers"........There will be a Gold lining on the cloud that dooms over yall today.

[Ted]

. . . . .

I am so upset. It is hard to see your baby hurt.Yeah, it sure is.:(

It's been my experience that the next job is always better.
From the previous experience ya kinda learn how to better avoid the liars and thugs.
It's their loss and someone will be glad to have her.;)

[carsalesguy]

i hearby claim that from this day forward, and i think i speak for everyone-

MyHattiesburg residents will not ever shop dillard's again. even if it is the last place on earth to buy your pants that hang below your a$$.

[Ted]

i hearby claim that from this day forward, and i think i speak for everyone-

MyHattiesburg residents will not ever shop dillard's again. even if it is the last place on earth to buy your pants that hang below your a$$.Is that where the New York City Drug Dealer 'Ensembles' are coming from??

I kinda figured they were picking 'em out'of'a dumpster or something. :smt009

[firefly]

It is highly against the law for any employer to discriminate against handicapped people, but believe me, it goes on bigtime! How do I know this??? Because I am handicapped & & it has happened to me more than once! If she could PROVE that D******* has discriminated against her, she needs to take their sorry asses to court! Good luck!

[SoMissTV]

Your daughter isn't Darrin Carroll, is she? :)

[IFARM]

I'm for going shopping, but not buying..:-D.... like clean-up on section 4,table7,punksware, ..:evil:....hang in there things will get better.

[daisy]

I will keep you in my prayers and I think it is nice to stand up for yourself but we all have times when we need others to help us and lean on. And vice-versa. We all like to help and feel needed at times.

I am even thinking let Cnn and is it Cooper Anderson on keeping them honest.

I had a friend who worked at dillard's part-time when they first opened upp and she said they didn't even have a heater in their department store. The theory was that all the people shopping in there would keep it warm.

I will not buy anything in there.:smt023

I wonder if there are some attorneys on here and knowing M H some have already pmed you.

[mi_nombre_es]

My daughter just got fired from a major department store here in Hattiesburg because she "needs to seek employment more suitable to her capabilities." She has never been late, nor missed a day in 10 months.

She has an excellent attendance record and all of her co-workers report that she is a hard worker. The only counceling she received was to increase her sales and that was not formal.

I am so upset. It is hard to see your baby hurt.



Don't worry, I will NEVER shop at dillards ever! I've been let go from a restuarant, because I was being "mean" to one of the owners because they were not following health code and federal laws. I thought about hiring a lawyer, but they know it will cost us to much time/money as a person to go against a company with deep pockets. My advice to her is to, put it behind her, because there is plenty more companies who would hire her because she is so dependable :clap: Remeber, when there is a door that closes, 10 more open up.....which path will you take?

[daisy]

Flowergirl, I think I would explore my options by getting info before I decide what to do or not. I am sure you are still in a state of shock.

I think I remember something about hostile work environments and EEOC. Call unemployment and if they think you have a case it is thier resources they use. No-Halo's friend will guide you.

I think you can move forward and still gather info and hold them accountable if that is the course of action ya'll decide on. I wouldn't make any decisions yet.

Hang in there and do what is best for ya'll.

[Maggie-Doodle]

i hearby claim that from this day forward, and i think i speak for everyone-

MyHattiesburg residents will not ever shop dillard's again. even if it is the last place on earth to buy your pants that hang below your a$$.

I HATE Dillards in the first place. I used to shop at Dillards in N.O. but the one here makes you feel like a second class citizen, especially if you don't go in looking like you stepped out of a fashion magazine.

The last time I was at the store was back in the late 90's when we had a Policeman's Ball. I went there looking for an evening gown..the lady made me feel like sh**...she acted like I was wasting her time...she made some snide remark about me being able to afford the prices...Hell, she didn't know what I could spend etc. I had gone in with jeans and sneakers on, not dressed to a "T"! I quickly told her to kiss my a** and went elsewhere..I found exactly what I was looking for.

Flowergirl, ya'll hang in there...she will get something better. Make sure she signs up to get unemployment. I am praying for you all.

[eyescene]

I got fired once. We all live through it.

[Remington]

I know I can't offer any help in boycotting there because I never go there anyway. I used to go there because I liked the Roundtree & York brand shirts, but since found out that Carhartt is the way to go! I would rather dress like a man than a preppy!