Practical Advice to Protect Your Rights

If confronted suddenly with charges, remain calm and courteous.

Ask that your UFF representative or a colleague be present in any conference that you believe may be accusatory, investigatory or disciplinary.

Listen carefully and then ask for time to think or to secure information.

Make written notes of the events which occur in any confrontation or accusatory session, or of any other action which appears to be related. Take down every detail, including names of witnesses and others involved while the details are fresh in your mind.

In the event of a confrontation or threat to your job

  • DO NOT resign or sign any papers or agreement.
  • DO NOT agree to anything orally.
  • DO NOT make public statements.
  • DO NOT seek private legal assistance.
  • DO NOT pursue your case on your own prior to getting advice from United Faculty of Florida.
  • DO keep copies of all written communications, emails, evaluations, contracts, etc., together with notes on any conferences or confrontations.

Notify your chapter grievance representative

Claudia Schippert
407-823-4624 (Office)
321-287-4259 (Mobile)
407-897-3685 (Home)
claudiaschippert@gmail.com