Anyone here with labor law knowledge

[aqwut]

Not sure how it is there on the State side. Given your situation, in Canada; not much you can do. Even if you were hired, you could be rid of in a year. All the company has to do is pay your severance and add, "Sorry, it's nothing you did wrong. But, you do not fit this position. Here is 2 weeks pay and extended benefits. Bye."

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

I think you misunderstood. You could be on that temp job working at the same company for ten years, and put in for an opening for a full time direct hire position. If a guy coming in off the street shows up for the same job and impresses the supervisor with an outstanding resume', or maybe he is the bosses grandson. He may very well get hired over you and your time on the job there means absolutely nothing, because of your temp status. It is about performance not time on the job. In fact time on the job without a promotion shows the boss that you will keep working for less and continue to stay there no matter what they make you do. This is the one area in which a lot of people make the mistake of thinking that because they have been working on the job for many years that this gives them the upper hand, and can slack off some days.

There is no loyalty with employers these days. That era is long gone. If you are not the number one performer on your team or challenging him every day, then you are expendable short and sweet. The only way to keep your job is to out perform everyone else and do it consistantly. If not then you are settling for second best yourself. The best way to show your boss that you care about your job is to take good care of yourself. If you do not care about you, then why should your boss care about you. These are basic principles in management. He will only promote you as far as you are willing to go for him. Lead, follow, or get out of the way. Knowledge is power, and education is the key to success.

Very well said indeed!!... When you strive to go beyond expectation, it does make a statement...