Goodwill Industries – Goodwill is a bad news

I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction with my recent experience as an employee at Goodwill, located at 625 Main Ave, Brookings, SD 57006. I was unjustly terminated from my position, which I believe was a direct act of retaliation for reporting various misconduct and operational issues within the store.

Throughout my employment, I faced bullying and discriminatory treatment due to my disability and background. Despite reporting these issues to management, no actions were taken to address the hostile work environment. Instead, my concerns were ignored, and the inappropriate behaviors of other employees, many of whom have criminal backgrounds or close relatives in correctional facilities, continued unabated.

Furthermore, I reported the mishandling of donations, which is a serious ethical and operational concern. Rather than addressing these problems, management retaliated by terminating my employment. The store manager on duty, Lea, claimed there was surveillance footage to support allegations against me, but no such evidence was ever presented for my review, raising questions about the legitimacy and fairness of the disciplinary process.

I have been advised by legal counsel that my termination may be in violation of whistleblower protection laws, which are designed to protect employees from retaliation after reporting workplace issues. The lack of accountability and fair treatment at this Goodwill location is deeply troubling and goes against the organization's publicly stated values and mission.

I am seeking a comprehensive investigation into this matter to rectify the injustices I have faced and to ensure that no other employee suffers similar treatment. I strongly advise anyone considering employment or engagement with this Goodwill location to exercise caution.

Thank you for your attention to this serious matter.

Sincerely,
E Elizabeth Jeffcoat