Workplace racism againsed Scots forces me to quit.

[chasem]

To paraphrase Patton I believe it was "Don't [lose your job], make the other person [lose] his!"

That'd be my outlook on it anyway.

[sirdaniel1975]

-I'm always hearing stories like yours, either work or school related.

-I'm always giving the same suggestion, JOIN YOUR CLAN/FAMILY/DISTRICT SOCIETY. Aside from the benefits of kinship and celebration, they go to bat for their members over such situations. Sometimes other clan societies join in as well.

-If they saw you wearing a kilt off the clock, and chose to be-little you at work.... they have nothing on you.

-We all have faced some insult at one time or another, so we all can empathize your situation. (I left a job over some Bulgarian friends who were being treated extremely poorly over several occurances).

-Get a FREE legal consultation, the lawyer will usually make 1 or 2 free of charge phone calls on your behalf. This really puts the heat on folks, and often resolves the situation right away.

-Write a letter to your employer, restate your situation and displeasure with other employees. Use historical references to describe how what they did to you mimics Scottish history.. Maybe something like 1746-1783, hint, hint. Send this letter as a Registered Letter, your boss will have to sign for it.

Hang in there buddy!

[macsim]

She said that she understood completly, and being that uncomfortable in the workplace would cause me not to be able to function that I did not need to be working there. And then she said to call her if I felt I could work there.

That sounds like some incredibly misinformed advice from a manager. Do what you feel you have to do for your own sake but that sounds like it's making you the problem, not the other two jerks. It's their problem and the company's problem and responsibility to deal with it. I can't believe anyone in this day and age would give an answer like that. If you quit I would say that leaves you with little recourse but as others have said, I'm not a lawyer and I don't play one on TV. Talk to someone who knows! Good luck and I'm sorry for the trouble you've had with this.

[Frank McGrath]

Lawyers live for this style of complaint. Make a lawyer happy. SUE THE BASTARDS!

[RockyR]

I know that we aren't supposed to get in to legal discussions here, so I'd say check with an attorney, but here are 2 thoughts to ponder:

1. Does the company have a Human Resources Dept? It'd be worth speaking to them about it and documenting the meeting (asking them to document it as well and maybe having them give you a copy of the meeting notes or something to prove you were there).

2. Is your state an "employment at will" state? Some states have the right to fire anyone at any time for any or NO reason... called Employment at will. PA is one. If it is, you may have no recourse...

[Freedomlover]

Don't lose your job over this. Make them lose their jobs over this. They are a lawsuit waiting to happen.

Adam

Darn tootin. Get a lawyer and nail their feet to the legal floor.

[Sir Robert]

First and formost take care of your self. Then get on with your life.

[ronstew]

Is your state an "employment at will" state?

Pretty sure Texas is.

Sir Robert is right. Calling a lawyer might be worth it, but taking care of yourself and getting on with your life will pay the biggest dividends.

[Dreadbelly]

The best revenge is a life well lived.

Those jerks can go sit on a thistle.

[ccga3359]

Those jerks can go sit on a thistle.

That would make a good signature!

Scotexan21 If I recall this is a low-paying, low-respect job that except for the principle of the matter is not worth it. Seek legal advise (putting the fear of God into company officials), write a strong, well-worded (and spell-checked letter) to head office. Perhaps the only satisfaction you will receive is for you to walk out with your head held high and move into a better job. Good luck.