Written Up at Work? Sign on The Line

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I worked for a defense contractor. When i was written up, i was naive enough to trust management's version of the event and signed the document even though it jusg said that I was acknowledging the memo. I understand that that memo was probably sent to the government when i signed it. I was told after signing the letter that management was going to send something to the government (not necessarily the letter). As I mentioned, i did sign the letter. Im guessing the letter was sent as evidence. Wouldnt i had been better off not signing the letter in the first place?

Sam of IN 3:36AM May 21, 2012

Thank you for posting this. I was written up today for something that was totally not my fault. I have been on my job for eight years and have never been written up. I did not know how to handle the situation because I was still in shock over the faulse accusation and I was also hurt at the fact my boss did not back me. I did not sign the write up because I thought it meant I was agreeing to what was written on the write up. How should I handle the situation from this point?

Cindy Cindy of GA 11:08PM May 18, 2012

I work at a nursing home and when give write ups they are 2 to 3 months old? Is there a time limit in which they have to give the write up out?

sharon of PA 4:05PM May 08, 2012

"Bosses are sometimes irrational. Bosses are also sometimes completely rational, but you can’t see it because you aren’t in their position. The reality is that regardless of whether you agree or disagree, you need to fix the problem."
Brilliant Statement. The author originally admits that bosses are sometimes irrational. Then in the concluding line how is that a problem for the employee to fix? The problem in that case is the boss, who is irrational and making an erroneous write-up.

Alex of CA 10:04PM April 18, 2012

If you are eventually fired and try to collect unemployment, UIA (Unemployment Insurance Agency) officials use these written warnings as evidence of established behavior.You will most likely be denied benefits. Despite what you think most employers and UIA judges look at your signature as an admission of guilt. If you think otherwise, your kidding yourself. Do not sign. If your employer says this is insubordination. It's time to look for another job as they are in process of trying to get rid of you.
MBA/ University of Michigan Major: Human Resource management.

Travis of MI 7:37PM April 16, 2012

I was writtin up for speaking my thoughts on a store I work at and I was in street clothes not in uniform and off the clock. So while off the clock im considered a costumer and I ended up spending about fifteen bucks in the store while I spoke my mind the the attendent that was working. I came in on my next day to work and was sent home with a write up and them wanting me to write a letter of how I will improve my attitude before I could return to work. Can they do this?

David of OH 7:22PM April 02, 2012

Can you be written up on your day off?

raiden of CA 2:28AM March 21, 2012

This post is the most accurate answer you will get without more details. The only way this can actually be used against you in court is if there is a line on the write up that states "I agree with this Employee Warning Statement" or something to that nature saying that you agree to what is said above. In that case, I would not sign it if you do not agree. However, remember that Employment at Will can be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or with out notice; not signing that paper could be just the strike that sends you home!

Jake Cunningham of TX 5:37PM February 28, 2012

I signed my write up after i was told i was terminated and stated that the allegations against me were false and unjustified, and signed it to aknowledge that i received the form, On trying to receive unemployement, after a few weeks, i was contacted by the Texas Department of Unemployement, the lady said , " that because i signed the form, i could not receive unemplyoment benefits, because i signed it addmitting just cause for being terminated. Whats up with that? FYI in previous write ups, which have been very few, i have never signed one, now i no why, for so many reasons.I suggest, dont sign it, with your name, but only with your rebuttle, again, not your signature, that belongs to you in so many civil rights....

Javier Pina of TX 2:51PM February 25, 2012

I signed my write up after i was told i was terminated and stated that the allegations against me were false and unjustified, and signed it to aknowledge that i received the form, On trying to receive unemployement, after a few weeks, i was contacted by the Texas Department of Unemployement, the lady said , " that because i signed the form, i could not receive unemplyoment benefits, because i signed it addmitting just cause for being terminated. Whats up with that?

Javier Pina of TX 2:48PM February 25, 2012