Workplace Issues and Termination
Diversity and Inclusion
I believe it is everyone’s “job” to create a workplace that is welcoming to all.
- Speak Up Handbook
- Job Accommodation Network
- Black At Work – Glassdoor Ratings by Race and Ethnicity Feb 2021
- The Balance – How to Tell if a Company Values DEI
Handling Difficult Workplace Situations
Workplace trauma is difficult to navigate and move forward from, if you need support please speak out – PCC has short-term counseling available for free.
Termination
- Being fired or laid off is never easy come see us in the career center for advice and support.
- If you feel you have a workplace issue you can contact the Bureau of Labor and Industries for the State of Oregon and file a complaint.
- About.com article on handling Firing or Layoff
- Article on things not to say
- Explaining COVID Layoff
Answers to Questions about Unemployment Insurance (UI)
- Unemployment Insurance (UI) – General Information article
- Filing a claim for UI
- More on Unemployment Insurance (UI) – Getting Fired
Common Problems at Work
- Article on how to conduct difficult conversations
- Article Work Place Conflict
- About Conflict Management Styles & Assessment – Walden University
- Conflict Management Style Assessment The Blake Group
- Article – How to Work With Difficult Employees
- Made a Mistake at Work
- How to Handle Missing Work
- Work Attitude & Energy
- Ted Talk Handling Rejection
- Dealing with Difficult People and Energy Zombies at Work – 1-hour training from Science of People
- Breast Feeding Laws
Poor Supervisors
Communication
- Handling Offending a co-worker
- Disclosing Recovery at Work
- Difficult Conversations
- How to Have Difficult Conversations – Psyche Magazine
- Working With Difficult People
- How to be Heard at Work – (especially as a woman or minority) – The Muse
Burnout
Job loss
Resources for formerly justice-involved
Websites
- www.exoffenders.net
- Excellent list of resources
- List of state re-entry programs
- NY list
- List of “felon-friendly” employers
- List of “barred” occupations
- List of “collateral consequences” – legal consequences after incarceration-searchable by state, type of conviction, and type of consequence, including employment
- White House Fair Chance pledge
- Dave’s Killer Bread Foundation
- LinkedIn Fair Chance Employer filter
- Honest Jobs
Formerly incarcerated
- National Institute of Corrections – Transition and Offender Workforce Development
- National Institute of Corrections – Reentry Tipsheets for Women
- WorkforceGPS Reentry Resource Library – Dept of Labor
- Career OneStop – Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders
- Federal Bonding Program – Dept of Labor
- National HIRE Network
Books
- The Ex-Offenders Job Interview Guide
- Best Jobs for Ex-Offenders: 101 Opportunities to Jump-Start Your New Life
- Ex-Offender’s Quick Job Hunting Guide
Organizations
- Exodus Transitional Community: Contact Exodus via email atinfo@etcny.org OR (917) 492-0990
- Osborne Association: To learn more about the Career Center, please contact Starsky Rivas at (718) 707-2617 or srivas@osborneny.org or Ms. Sanja P. Jones at (929) 239-5906 or sjones@osborneny.org.
- Fortune Society: 212-691-7554, 29-76 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11101. Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8am-8pm, Friday: 8am-5pm
- DOE Fund
- Vera Institute of Justice
Research Articles Related to the Employment of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
- www.thejobgap.org/2016-national-findings
- www.nicic.gov/oeretentionresearch
- www.csgjusticecenter.org
- Tips For Working With Jobseekers Newly Released From Prison
- Transitional Jobs Program Implementation and Best Practices
- Effective Job Development Strategies For Working With The Hardest To Employ
- www.ppv.issuelab.org
- www.oasas.ny.gov
- www.namass.org