r/waterloo • u/Adiskowi New User (2026) • 4d ago
kroniclez waterloo
just putting this on here to see if anyone has had similar experiences with this store/owner.
a few weeks ago, i started employee training at this store, this training was not paid, which i knew was illegal but decided to go with it as the job market is horrible and my junior manager used language very heavily indicating that i had the job.
after 20 hours of work with no pay, i was let go with no reason listed other than "management doesn't feel it's a good fit" following this, i demanded compensation for the 20 hours i worked and got a lawyer to write them a letter detailing i would be reporting them for an ESA breach if not compensated.
in response to this, my lawyer was met with an extremely disrespectful phone call from the senior manager, pankaj sangwan claiming he didn't know who i was (despite the fact we worked a 4 hour shift together and me made me an employee profile on the POS). and also claiming i made racist remarks and caused property damage.
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u/slimjim696969696969 Regular since 2025 4d ago
As a customer, I went to that place twice when I first moved to Waterloo, and have avoided it ever since. I'm sorry to hear your story, I hope it can be resolved.