Sales associate question regarding avoiding an assistant manager (employment, activities)

[Bigreaper]

I'll try to hold as many unnecessary details as possible, but I am a sales associate set to work from roughly 8-5. I have the option to continue working till 9 and would prefer too (for overtime,) however, there is a particular assistant manager who will close on some days throughout the week. This person completely changes their demeanor once the managers have left. They have made it clear that their motto is "you don't have to like me to obey me." My question is, can I leave on the day's that they close, or even better can I work until 7 (to get a few extra hours in,) and clock out without this negatively effecting me? Thank you in advance for any responses.

[jhadorn]

I will assume that you are in Mississippi since you are posting in the Mississippi forum. If so, Mississippi follows the 'Employment at Will' doctrine. This means you can be fired for any reason except race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or for engaging in union activities, unless you have a written contract or agreement. If you feel that you have been fired for unjust reasons, you can contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commision or National Labor Relations Board for assistance.

This sounds like a manager on a power trip. I would normally suggest having a calm discussion with the him or her to see if you can work out your differences, but he or she may not be receptive. You may want to have that discussion with his or her boss and let them know you are a team player and you are dedicated to the success of the business, however, the behavior of your assistant manager is causing tension. If the managers are truly supportive of a successful, inclusive team you should get help. That's for you to decide if they would listen, or automatically side with the assistant manager. Good luck.

[jhadorn]

https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public...al-firing.aspx

[wildridge]

Workers are a dime a dozen in MS. Unless other employees are also willing to come forward and complain, the manager most likely will not be favorable towards you. I'd suggest trying to be friends with the ass. manager or toughing it out.