Reported Sketchy Practices to OSHA
In my opinion, this is one of the most dysfunctional and concerning workplaces I’ve experienced, and I’m posting this in detail so others can make an informed decision. Their potentially illegal business practices have been reported to OSHA. When a representative from OSHA called me back, she CONFIRMED they could NOT prevent agents from going to the bathroom AND could not deduct pay from doing so. According to OSHA, it's potential "wage theft."
1) Restroom access restricted / wage theft-style policy
On the first day of production, employees were explicitly told we could only use the restroom during the two 15-minute breaks and lunch. If we needed to use the restroom outside those breaks, we were told it would be unpaid time (they ACTUALLY SAID we could NOT use the restroom outside these designated break times.) "Manager" Linda Gallaway later defended this policy and stated that restroom usage would need to come out of the 15-minute breaks — meaning employees would have to split breaks into tiny increments just to use the bathroom OR produce a doctor's note as to why we would have to use the bathroom outside these times!
That policy is not only unsafe and degrading — it raised immediate compliance concerns, which is exactly why OSHA was contacted and a complaint was filed.
2)"Manager" Linda Gallaway's response: defensive, hostile, and dismissive
Instead of acknowledging the seriousness of restricting bathroom access, "Manager" Linda Gallaway became defensive and dismissive and repeatedly insisted the policy was “not illegal.” The overall response made it clear the company’s priority was not compliance or employee safety — it was control and denial.
3) Undertraining + thrown into production
This is a customer service company, yet training was rushed and inadequate. Employees were pushed into production underprepared, then punished for performance issues that were created by the company’s own lack of training and support.
4) Supervisor support fails when it matters
Supervisors were expected to be accessible for escalations and urgent support. In practice, employees often could not get help for extremely long periods. In some cases, people waited close to an hour for a response. That is unacceptable in a live customer environment and sets agents up to fail.
5) Citrix instability and headset issues (for MANY of us agents) that was blamed on workers
The company relies on Citrix, and it was extremely unreliable. Many employees experienced system failures, connectivity issues, and headset/audio problems. These issues were widespread and repeatedly reported immediately to supervisors.
Despite this, received a disciplinary write-up alleging “call avoidance” due to documented equipment/software failures. I have screenshots/records of reporting the issues every time, and multiple agents were experiencing the same Citrix and headset failures.
6) “Final warning” with skipped steps (irregular discipline)
Even more concerning: was issued a Final Warning without receiving earlier warnings (according to Everise, employees are supposed to be issued THREE) When the lack of warning history was questioned, management reportedly admitted they “skipped” the first and second warnings because they claimed the issue was “serious.” Huh? So you can forgo protocol if it suits your agenda??
7) Retaliation concern after OSHA complaint / adverse action
Given the timing and the company’s hostile response to the OSHA issue, this disciplinary action appears retaliatory. Whether leadership intended it that way or not, that’s how it comes across: a worker raises safety/compliance concerns, an OSHA complaint is filed, and suddenly someone is facing a final warning and threat of termination based on issues that were documented and widespread.
At minimum, this is reckless management. In my opinion, it raises serious retaliation concerns.
-Bottom line
Employees deserve: lawful restroom access, fair discipline, working software,
basic supervisor support, and HR that understands compliance isn’t optional.
If you work here, DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. If you’re considering working here, think carefully — especially if you value basic human rights at work and not being punished for raising safety concerns. ONE OTHER CRUCIAL THING TO NOTE: Everise will NOT pay you for any time OTHER than when you're on a call. So if you're waiting for a call, writing notes from past calls, etc, you WILL NOT be paid. Another violation of labor laws.
5. januar 2026
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