This is my story.
A Culture of Disrespect and Abuse
It started small—subtle power plays, favoritism, and communication breakdowns that made my job harder than it needed to be. My manager, Debbie, quickly made it clear that respect was not a given, but something I would have to fight for. She belittled me in front of others, dismissed my concerns, and treated my requests for clarity as an inconvenience.
But the worst of it? The intimidation and bullying.
Yelling became the norm. One of the managers had no problem berating employees, cursing about problems we had no control over, and blaming us for every shortcoming. If something went wrong—even if it was out of my hands—I was a target. When the shop heater broke in the dead of winter, he lost it, accusing people at random and making threats coworkers sat through a meeting where he screamed at the entire team, making it clear that we were disposable.
A Manager Who Made Work Miserable
Another manager made things even worse. She didn’t just manage—she controlled. She played favorites, ignored workplace issues, and refused to support employees who asked for help. I personally experienced her bullying, harassment, and intimidation, as did many others.
She micromanaged and yet failed to communicate the most basic details. Deliveries were delayed, cars weren’t finished on time, and instead of problem-solving, she turned employees against each other. The moment you spoke up, you were a problem. The moment you challenged her, you were a target.
Health and Safety? Not a Priority.
One of the biggest red flags was the neglect of workplace safety. I was repeatedly told to push through, no matter how unsafe or unreasonable the working conditions were.
• Health and safety training was never properly provided, even though it was legally required.
• I was forced to drive a vehicle with a completely flat tire to Waterloo—despite it being marked as inspected beforehand.
• When I approached management with legitimate health concerns, I was completely dismissed and told, “We have a business to run.”
Frustrated and exhausted, I did what I had every right to do. I called the Ontario Labour Board.
Less than an hour later, I was fired.
Wrongful Termination: The Final Betrayal
When I was called into the office, they handed me a termination letter, claiming the company was “moving in a different direction.”
No cause was given. No discussion of performance. Just a clear message: We don’t want employees who stand up for themselves.
I refused to sign it.
The real kicker? They posted my job online almost immediately. They weren’t moving in a different direction—they just wanted someone else to take my place.
What Comes Next?
I refuse to be silent.
I refuse to let them treat employees like this while pretending to be a respectable business.
I am fighting back. Through legal action, exposure, and holding them accountable, I will ensure that Kitchener Nissan is known for what it really is—a workplace that mistreats its employees, ignores health and safety, and gets rid of people the moment they demand fair treatment.
To anyone reading this, if you’ve experienced something similar, you are not alone. If you’re considering working for this dealership, think twice. No job is worth the mental and emotional damage I endured.
It’s time for the truth to come out.
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