Nurse Whistleblower Journal: Silent No More

I've been receiving messages from others who've had similar experiences. Some are still processing what happened to them, and others are deciding whether to speak up.  To anyone reaching out to me, please know this: I will respect your privacy. If you wish to remain anonymous, you will be. No names will ever be shared without permission. You have the right to your voice, and the right to safety. If you've been mistreated, ignored, or silenced - I hear you. I've worked in healthcare for 32 years, and I understand the importance of privacy, discretion, and trust. I take confidentiality very seriously - and always have. That doesn't change here. This space was created to protect truth-tellers. If you need to tell your story, you can. Quietly, anonymously, or in your own time. The best ways to reach me are either by email (kperry5496@gmail.com) or Facebook messenger. This isn't just my story anymore. It's bigger than that. And I will protect those who are brave...

What I've shared so far does not represent the full extent of what I have in my possession.  I've made it clear what was done to me, and I've backed it with evidence. But not all of my cards are on the table. Some things are better played when the time is right. And the right time - isn't theirs to decide. -- K

On June 28, 2025, I logged into my Paylocity account and noticed something I hadn’t seen before — a digital pay stub dated June 20 for the pay period of June 1–14, showing 32 hours of PTO. That might not seem unusual on its own… except that I had already received this exact paystub via email weeks ago, and it was not in Paylocity at the time. I had specifically looked. It  simply wasn’t there. Now, suddenly, after publicly raising concerns about payroll inconsistencies and unpaid wages, it appears in the system as if it had always been there. But it hadn’t. I now have two separate versions of the same paycheck: 1. The original emailed stub, sent around the time of payout. 2. A new Paylocity entry, discovered only after my blog posts began gaining attention. The timing of this addition — especially following public exposure — raises obvious questions. Was the record backdated? Was it inserted later to cover tracks or give the appearance of compliance? I won’t speculate beyond the fa...

These are the facts: They ignored formal legal demands, and rerouted accountability. I did exactly what I said I would. And now multiple state and federal agencies are involved. We’re talking oversight with real teeth: Fines. Repayment demands. Licensing consequences. Loss of Medicaid funding. Public exposure. Meanwhile, I’m exactly where I said I’d be. With the receipts. With the timeline. And everything they thought I wouldn’t actually do? — already done. There is a storm coming. And I am the lightning. Stay tuned. -- K

When I brought serious issues to light, I didn’t start with threats. I started with documentation. Then I gave Venture Forthe the opportunity to resolve it professionally, privately, and fairly. I sent a formal legal demand before filing with any state or federal agencies — giving them every opportunity to address the situation without public exposure or legal escalation. The president of the company ignored several formal legal demands that were escalated, and only responded to the final demand — but not with accountability. Instead of addressing the serious situation, he referred me back to the very person named in the complaints. The same person responsible for key elements of the harm I experienced. That was his response to a formal legal demand. That wasn’t resolution. That was a deflection. A misstep that only made things worse. So I followed through — exactly as promised. After their failure to engage in good faith, I notified exactly who I said I would. And yes — I went pub...

There’s been a noticeable surge in blog traffic today, and I want to be clear: just because certain parties have remained silent doesn’t mean nothing is happening behind the scenes.  In fact, quite the opposite.  Stay tuned—big things are in motion. -- K

This morning, one of my most powerful posts was removed by Reddit’s filters. It was a post about truth and the training tools that never should have been used in a classroom. And about what happens when a healthcare worker speaks up—and what’s done to her when she does. But here’s the thing: it had already been seen by over 200,000 people. That post was up for just over an hour, and it exploded. Thousands of upvotes. Hundreds of comments. Dozens of people from my area—Jamestown, Fredonia, even Chautauqua County—chimed in or messaged me with shock, support, and disbelief. Some shared their own stories. Others said what I already knew: this wasn’t just wrong. It was humiliating, unethical, and retaliatory. The post wasn't removed not by a single moderator, but by automated filters—the kind that usually get triggered when a post moves fast and hits hard. That’s how you know you’re over the target. But let me be absolutely clear: you can’t delete impact. The screenshots are saved. The ...

Over the past several weeks, I’ve shared portions of my experience as a Registered Nurse Instructor employed by a Medicaid-funded agency in Western New York. What began as excitement to train the next generation of personal care aides quickly became a firsthand lesson in how systems fail when accountability is absent. At one point, I was instructed to use an inappropriate, sexualized object in place of a proper catheter training tool — without warning, and despite my clear discomfort and objections. I documented this. I spoke up. The response was silence, followed by subtle retaliation, then more direct targeting. I stayed. I taught. I did my job — and I told the truth, repeatedly. But here’s the part that’s not just unethical —and it may be illegal. I was pressured to graduate students who had no available work hours, pushing them through training programs while knowing that their path into the workforce was a dead end. Worse, I was expected to sign off on these certifications. Th...

 I didn't chase virality - I chased the truth. And in under 30 minutes, 100,000 people saw what I was forced to endure. Two Reddit posts, dozens of screenshots, and a wall of public support that no NDA could ever bury. This isn't drama. It's documentation.  And I'm just getting started. -- K

To anyone who trained, taught, or worked within the Personal Care Aide (PCA) program and saw what I did— you’re not alone. If you were promised hours that never came… If you were instructed to keep teaching, even when you knew students wouldn’t have real jobs waiting… If you were pressured to stay silent about serious concerns… I see you. And I know how heavy that silence can feel. I’ve chosen to speak up publicly because I believe the truth matters—and because no one should be made to feel like their voice doesn’t count. You have every right to share your own story , whether privately with the proper agencies or publicly, if you feel safe doing so. You don’t have to go through this alone. You are allowed to talk about what you experienced. And you deserve better than silence and dismissal. If you’ve been affected, I encourage you to come forward in whatever way feels right for you. Even one voice can make a difference—but many together can’t be ignored. -- K

There was a student once—assigned to Elizabeth’s training group—who missed 2 to 3 hours of class for a personal appointment. I remember asking what the plan was to make up the hours. Elizabeth’s response was blunt: “There was no time to make them up, so I just waived them. Debbie knows.”  And just like that, she documented the student as present—even though he wasn’t. To my knowledge, that incident only happened once. But once was enough. That student was credited for hours he did not attend. That is a violation of New York State Department of Health (DOH) training regulations, which require that Personal Care Aide (PCA) students receive 40 full hours of instruction. Falsifying training records to reflect otherwise can constitute fraudulent documentation and opens the door to regulatory sanctions, program audits, and loss of training program approval. And yet—I was the one written up. Not for falsifying records. Not for anything proven. I was written up for allegedly letting my cla...

There was a period where they pushed students through my training program - knowing full well they had no hours available for them afterward. They still went through orientation. Still sat in my classroom. Still completed skills checklists and exams. The classes were five days long, totaling 40 hours of training. But once they graduated? Nothing. No hours. No clients. No real job. I was in charge of two training sites approximately 25 miles apart—Jamestown and Fredonia—and I oversaw Personal Care Aide classes at both. And yes, I remember the students. I know the names, the dates, the locations. I know exactly who was affected and when. It's undeniable. I felt horrible. Not just during the process, but especially afterward when some of those students reached out to me—disappointed, confused, and asking what went wrong. I had no real answer to give them, and it broke me. I had poured everything into preparing them for success, only to watch them be set up for failure. I voiced the...

It rarely starts with a pink slip.  When a company wants you gone—especially after you’ve spoken up, challenged unethical behavior, or simply refused to be mistreated—they won’t always fire you outright. No, they start small. Subtle. Strategic. First comes the disrespect. You're suddenly left out of meetings you once led. Your input is ignored. Your name disappears from group emails. You go from being “valued” to being invisible—until they need a scapegoat. Then the paper trail begins. Suddenly, you're getting written up for things that were never issues before—minor mistakes exaggerated, conversations twisted, policies selectively enforced. They start padding your file, building a case in the background so they can point to “performance issues” later. This is retaliation in disguise—legal camouflage for pushing out an employee they no longer want to deal with. It’s not just a toxic pattern; it’s a tactic. One designed to frustrate you, wear you down, and make you so miserable ...

I’ve gotten a lot of questions about what’s happened — but the main one is this: “Are you going after Elizabeth’s nursing license?” Yes. I am. Because this isn’t just about a hostile workplace or a few bad decisions. It’s about a direct supervisor who: - Dismissed serious complaints - Allowed retaliatory behavior to unfold under her watch - Made unprofessional, inappropriate remarks to staff - And was the cause of the incident where a sexualized object — a literal dildo — was placed in my classroom as a training tool. I was humiliated. But I didn’t quit. I documented everything. And now, I’m holding everyone accountable — including those who hold a license and a position of authority. This isn’t personal. It’s professional. If someone in her role had protected me, upheld ethical standards, and taken action when it counted — none of this would’ve happened. But she didn’t. She dismissed it. She deflected. She enabled it.  And people like that should not be supervising healthcare educ...

There were moments I should’ve known. Just weeks before my constructive discharge on May 22, my direct supervisor, Elizabeth Schmidt and I were discussing the issue regarding the students they were allowing back into my classroom after I'd already dismissed them, and I said, “This may be a dealbreaker for me,” Elizabeth brushed it off with a casual, “ Talk to Debbie (administrator). ” No acknowledgment. No concern. No dialogue. Just deflection.  I had never mentioned leaving the company before, and was taken aback by her comment. I truly loved my job, and made it known that I had planned to retire from Venture Forthe Inc. My concerns were not taken seriously — they were rerouted and ignored. I did not "talk to Debbie" due to her history of brushing off my concerns. Then came the recruiter chaos when she mentioned that I was receiving a write up. I asked her directly if I was being fired. Her response? “I sure as fuck hope not, because I don’t have coverage for you." ...

There's been some movement in my case. I won't say what it is yet, but it hasn't gone unnoticed.  I'm watching and ready. Stay tuned. -- K

They’ve searched for cracks. They’ve studied every word I’ve written — over 100 blog posts and counting — hoping to find one sentence they could twist, one slip they could weaponize. But they couldn’t. Because the truth doesn’t crack under pressure. They tried to discredit me using someone else’s mistake — a single error in a reporter’s wording. Not mine. But even that didn’t hold. Because the truth stands, and I have receipts for every piece of it. No matter how many times they refresh this page, they’ll find the same thing: - A timeline backed by evidence - Emails they never responded to - Contradictions in their own statements - A former employee who tried everything internally before going public This isn’t a smear campaign. This is what documentation looks like when someone refuses to be silenced. I’m not just building a case. I’ve built a wall — and it’s made entirely of facts. -- K

While Venture Forthe’s January 2025 layoffs were publicly attributed to changes in New York State’s CDPAP program, I was still actively employed at the company during that time. I witnessed firsthand that the problems extended far beyond staffing reductions. In the months following the layoffs, I reported sexual harassment, retaliation, and serious concerns about the quality and appropriateness of staff training materials. These were not isolated incidents—they occurred within the same organizational climate that was already under strain. The layoffs may have signaled financial pressure from the outside, but what I experienced reflected a deeper breakdown from within. Source: “Venture Forthe to Cut Two-Thirds of City Workforce,” The Post-Journal, January 31, 2025.  -- K

Fact: In January 2025, Venture Forthe laid off 280 employees—nearly two-thirds of its workforce—after the state limited CDPAP contracts to a smaller number of agencies. Fact: I was still working there when those layoffs were announced. In the months that followed, I reported sexual harassment, retaliation, and serious concerns about how staff were being trained. They already looked like a company in decline. Now, these internal issues are coming to light. Is that just coincidence—or is it part of a larger pattern? Source: “Venture Forthe to Cut Two-Thirds of City Workforce,” The Post-Journal, January 31, 2025.  -- K

When I decided to speak out, I knew exactly what I was doing—and I fully expected it to take off. The truth hits differently when it’s real, raw, and backed by evidence. In just two days , between my platforms and the incredible people who have shared this story on my behalf, it has reached over 162,000 people . That’s not a ripple. That’s a wave. 162,000 views of truth. 162,000 reminders that I will not be silenced. 162,000 reasons they can’t spin their way out of this. Some are watching in support. Some in disbelief. And others—those with something to lose—are panicking behind the scenes. Good. To everyone who shared, stood up, reached out, or even just paid attention— thank you . This momentum is proof that silence doesn’t win. The more they try to contain it, the further it spreads. They wanted this story gone. Instead, it’s gone viral. This isn’t just my fight anymore. It’s exposure. It’s accountability. And it’s only the beginning. -- K

Searchable. Indexed. Public. And I'm just getting started. -- K 

The president of Venture Forthe contacted the reporter to have the article taken down. Not because it wasn’t true. Not because the item wasn’t sent. Not because it wasn’t gift wrapped. Not because I didn’t open it in front of students. Not because I hadn’t objected. He was just looking for anything he could use to justify taking it down. The only thing he found? A wording issue. The article had said the item was used for catheter insertion , when technically it was meant for cleaning. That’s what he ran with. He didn’t deny the object was a sex toy. He didn’t deny it ended up in a healthcare classroom. He didn’t deny it was completely inappropriate. He just didn’t like how it sounded. This isn’t accountability. It’s spin. When the truth makes you look bad, you don’t deny it—you look for ways to soften it. But changing a word doesn’t change what happened. And once I receive my Right to Sue (currently underway), the article will go back up—with the correct wording. That ...

Let's be clear. This was never about starting drama. It's about exposing the truth and demanding accountability. But as soon as that truth started gaining attention, the tantrums began.  Suddenly, I'm being told to "calm down," accused of "desperation," and warned that I'm hurting my credibility. Why? Because people are finally paying attention. Because I'm not staying quiet, and they can't control the narrative anymore.  That's the pattern. When those who once held power feel it slipping, they lash out. They minimize. They gaslight. And they scramble to discredit - not because they have facts on their side, but because they don't.  The truth doesn't need a PR team. It just needs to be told. And I'll keep telling it - no matter how loud the tantrums get. -- K 

They can remove my posts, and try to bury the story. But here's the reality. I can hit 50,000 views before they even have time to react - and I'm just getting started. Every takedown only proves my point. Every attempt to silence me makes the truth louder. I've said it before and I'll say it again: I have the evidence to back up every word I've spoken, and I will never stop talking. If one platform won't carry it, another will. That's the beauty of today's world - there are countless ways to shine a light on injustice. Reddit, blogs, news sites, public records, licensing boards, national TV - this story isn't going away. There's already over 2,000 views to my recent post less than an hour ago. I'm not afraid. And I'm not alone. -- K

This is my 100th blog post. I want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who’s read, shared, commented, and sent me DMs. Your support means a lot, especially after everything that’s happened. My original Reddit post reached over 46,000 views overnight before it was removed, and the response was overwhelming — in a good way. The kind words, encouragement, and even quiet support from strangers have reminded me why I spoke out in the first place. I expected this story to get attention — because the truth is powerful. But I’m still humbled by how many people have followed along and spoken up with me. If it helped even one person feel less alone, it’s worth it. Thanks for sticking with me. I’m not done yet. -- K

When someone mocks your trauma to defend a corporation, they're not seeking truth - they're trying to bury it. When the only way they can respond is sarcasm, gaslighting, or minimizing what happened, that's not strength. That's fear. Because when your story makes people this uncomfortable,  it means one thing. You hit a nerve. -- K

Since this afternoon, my story has received 30k + views and heavy blog traffic. The truth doesn't flinch. --K

In less than an hour, 8,500 people have read my post on Reddit. Not 85. Not 850. Eight thousand five hundred - and counting. They thought this story would disappear when the local article came down. They thought I'd get quiet, or that no one would care. They were wrong. -- K

I said I wouldn't be silenced - and I meant it. Today, I officially submitted my story to the Dr. Phil show.  Not because I want attention. Not because this is entertainment. But because what happened to me is part of a much bigger problem in healthcare, retaliation, silencing, and systemic failure when someone speaks up.  They thought this would stay local, and that removing the news article would make it all go away. Now my blog is public, the views are climbing,  and national media is next. If Dr. Phil's team believes in exposing unethical treatment and protecting whistleblowers - I trust they'll take a serious look. And if they don't? There are plenty of others who will. -- K 

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I will not be silenced.  They thought they could shut me down locally by removing the news article. Let's see how they try to shut it down nationally.  I've always wanted to meet Dr. Phil.  -- K

The article went live. It named the company. It told the truth. And just like that — it was gone. WNY News Now published a professional, factual piece about what happened to me at Venture Forthe. It exposed how I was given a sex toy to use in a medical training class, how I objected, and how I was retaliated against until I had no choice but to leave. The article explained my story clearly — and it showed the public what I’ve been saying all along. It was up long enough to be seen, shared, reacted to, and commented on. And then, without warning, it disappeared. No explanation. No correction. Just wiped from the site. But here’s the thing: removing the article won’t erase what happened to me. They might be able to silence one post, but they can’t silence me . I’ve documented everything. I have screenshots. Timelines. Emails. I’ve filed complaints. I’ve kept records. I’ve told the truth from day one. And I’m not backing down. I’m not waiting for anyone else to speak for me. I’ll ke...

 I didn’t go public for attention. I didn’t post to stir drama. I went public because I reached the end of every private, professional road—and was met with silence, deflection, or retaliation. For months, I followed the chain of command. I reported misconduct. I tried to work things out respectfully. I even gave people the benefit of the doubt when I shouldn’t have. But what I faced wasn’t just a misunderstanding or a one-time error. It was a pattern—a culture of dismissing concerns, manipulating narratives, and isolating the people who speak up. What happened to me wasn’t just unethical. It was deeply personal. It affected my health, my finances, my sense of safety, and my family. And the scariest part? If I hadn’t documented everything, they probably would’ve gotten away with it. But this blog isn’t just about what was done to me. It’s about why I refuse to stay quiet : So it doesn’t happen to the next person. So someone else doesn’t cry in silence wondering if they’re the ...

Before the now well-documented incident involving the inappropriate training item - before Elizabeth handed me a dildo to use in place of proper Mannequin equipmemt - Venture Forthe had already been dodging accountability under the guise of "policy development." During an earlier conflict involving student behavior and my authority to manage the classroom, I raised legitimate concerns about safety, boundary violations, and maintaining standards. When I exercised my judgment as a Registered Nurse Instructor to dismiss a disruptive student, I was swiftly undermined. My authority was questioned, and I was placed in a position where my own professionalism was put on trial - not the student's conduct. Instead of supporting me or offering clear guidance, Venture Forthe responded with what sounded like a concession: they claimed they were "working on an SOP" - a Standard Operating Procedure to clarify student dismissal protocols and expectations. It sounded good on pap...

It’s Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM, and the money from my final paycheck is now in my bank account. But here’s the strange part — it’s still not visible in Paylocity. No updated pay stub. No official payroll entry. Nothing. Yet days ago, Anne manually emailed me a pay stub for it.  Why would they send it separately — but not post it to the official system? When pay stubs usually appear automatically, but this one doesn’t? That’s not a tech issue. That’s intentional filtering. They paid me… but they’re still trying to control the narrative. Fortunately, I’ve kept every receipt — including the ones they didn’t want showing up. -- K

They said I'd receive my final paycheck on Monday (tomorrow). But as of this Sunday evening, there are still no pending transactions in my bank account - and there always has been the night before, like clockwork. This isn't paranoia. It's another red flag. They know I'm watching, and I'll continue documenting everything - because when you've always been paid on time, silence becomes a statement.  -- K 

HR acknowledged my complaint, called it a "serious concern," and then did absolutely nothing . In the world of workplace law and ethics, that’s not a response — that’s a cover. It’s easy for companies to look like they’re doing the right thing — all it takes is a polite email and a few rehearsed words like, “We’ll investigate.” But when there’s no action behind that promise, it’s not just misleading — it’s dangerous. In my case, I submitted a formal workplace complaint involving inappropriate conduct and a clear violation of boundaries. HR responded promptly, calling it a “serious concern” and stating they would investigate. But what followed was… nothing. No one asked me any follow-up questions. No one interviewed witnesses. No one removed the individual I reported — she remained in a supervisory role over me the entire time. No updates. No findings. No action. This is what legal professionals refer to as “ response but no response .” It’s the illusion of accountability — a ...

On June 6, 2025, Anne from payroll emailed me a pay stub showing the amount that I was owed for the period ending June 14, 2025. The pay reflects 32 hours of PTO during the week I was out on FMLA/PTO they claimed had been forfeited. There's just one major problem: this pay stub doesn't appear anywhere in my Paylocity account. I checked. I rechecked. Nothing. Even though my Paylocity access was supposedly restored, this payment doesn't show up in my payroll history. That means this may have been processed manually or off the books entirely. Why would a company issue a check behind the system that's supposed to track every official payroll transaction? If this was a real paycheck: - Why wasn't it processed through their normal system? - Why is it only available through email? - What are they trying to hide? Then it hit me. Anne just handed me even more proof. She gave me a document that confirms: - I was still on the books - I had earned PTO while on protected FMLA - ...

Anne from payroll just handed me the proof. Everything they tried to deny, delay, or cover up? It’s all in writing now. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I have the evidence to back up every single word I’ve said. And now I have even more. On June 6, I received an email from Anne Marie in payroll confirming something major. After weeks of ignoring, denying, and stonewalling, she finally admitted — in writing — that I: -Was on FMLA from May 19 to May 22 - Had PTO available, which they are now retroactively applying - Am owed a direct deposit, which they’ll be issuing for that pay period - Had already notified them in my May 13 email, which they are now using to justify this decision This is huge. Not only does it blow holes in their “voluntary resignation” narrative, but it confirms the exact timeline I’ve been documenting all along. They can’t pretend I abandoned my job. They can’t pretend I didn’t have time off left. And they can’t pretend they don’t owe me money — because n...

When I said something didn’t feel right, they brushed it off. But today, my Zio heart monitor report came back. It confirmed the issue wasn’t in my head — it was in my heart rhythm. The 3-day monitor covered May 18 to May 21 — the final days of my employment, while I was still on approved FMLA leave . Just one day later, on May 22 , I submitted my constructive discharge . This wasn’t the first sign something was wrong. Back on  May 7 , my  echocardiogram also showed signs of exacerbation , prompting my doctor to order further testing. That’s what led to the monitor being placed on  May 18 . The monitor results showed irregular beats and clinical findings that clearly weren’t normal. It was documented. So when they later tried to withhold my PTO and pretend nothing was wrong — I already had the proof. And I still do. This isn’t about opinion anymore. It’s about evidence. -- K 

Denied pay for protected leave — and now they’re pretending it never happened. On June 5, 2025, Venture Forthe responded to my inquiry about why I had not received my final paycheck. Payroll Administrator Anne Marie Dunning replied: “You are not receiving a June 6 payment because you did not work during the pay period associated with that pay date (i.e., 5/18 to 5/31) and you did not use any PTO during that period.” But what she left out is crucial. I was on approved FMLA leave during that exact pay period — and I had requested to use my available PTO to cover those days on 5/13/25. I forwarded this request directly to Anne. In fact, as of June 5, my Paylocity portal still showed over 64 hours of PTO available.  Their system tracked it. I asked to use it. And they still refused to pay me. This isn’t a misunderstanding. It’s retaliation. It’s also wage theft — plain and simple. You can’t withhold earned pay during a protected leave, then claim the employee “didn’t work” as an excuse...

Ignored, dismissed, and set up to fail by the very people who should have led with integrity. I haven't even shared this one yet. Maybe because it still stings. Debbie Rougeux, Administrator at Venture Forthe, wasn't just another manager in the chain. She was someone I was supposed to be able to rely on - especially when my direct supervisor was already the subject of serious complaints. But time and time again, Debbie added fuel to the fire instead of extinguishing it. I'll never forget how she kept me on the call schedule for a Saturday shift while I was on approved FMLA leave, and didn't even bother to notify anyone until well after 3 PM-for a shift that started at 8 AM. That wasn't an oversight. That was intentional. A trap. Or how during that online Google meeting designed to undermine me, she barely acknowledged my presence. She sat there the whole time, chewing food, saying almost nothing, barely looking at or acknowledging me, and turning a blind eye while E...

Today is June 6, 2025—the date listed in their own separation form as the day I would receive my final paycheck. As of this morning, there is still nothing in my bank account, and no pending deposit as there usually is the day before. This paycheck has not arrived. For context, my pay has always been reliably deposited by this time on payday. The company made it clear in writing when I would receive my last check, yet they’ve failed to follow through. This is more than just a delay—it’s a broken agreement , and it’s wage withholding .  It speaks volumes about how they treat employees who stand up for themselves. They’ve manipulated my digital access, re-locked my Paylocity account multiple times (three times yesterday), and now, they’ve withheld my final paycheck on the very day they themselves promised it. If this can happen to me, it can happen to others.  This isn’t just retaliation—it’s wage theft. -- K

Timeline Entry: June 5, 2025 – 10:40 AM Less than an hour after publishing a blog post documenting the suspicious toggling of Paylocity’s security settings, the second login requirement for accessing the "Pay" section was suddenly removed again. This change follows a pattern of access being enabled, disabled, and re-enabled without consistent justification. This raises serious concerns about intentional manipulation of system access, potential retaliation, and digital surveillance by Venture Forthe in response to whistleblower activity. The timing of this change—less than an hour after public exposure—strongly implies real- time monitoring and reactive behavior. This incident will be added to the formal timeline for EEOC and Attorney General complaints , as well as public documentation on the blog. -- K 

 On May 23, 2025, Venture Forthe sent me a formal letter stating I had resigned on May 22, 2025. They claimed that because I did not provide a minimum of two weeks’ notice, my accrued and unused Paid Time Off (PTO) had been forfeited. I never agreed to that. Even worse, the way they listed my time off makes no sense - it shows I used hours before I ever earned them . This isn't just a clerical error - I believe it is wage theft. And I'm speaking out. As of June 5, 2025 , my Paylocity portal showed that I still had 64.25 hours of PTO as a current balance, and 136.00 hours available to request . The system still listed me as an active employee, under the title; Registered Nurse PCA Instructor. I also continued receiving employee recognitions, such as work anniversary and birthday acknowledgments, which would not be active if I had truly been offboarded. If my employment had truly ended and my PTO had been forfeited, this would have been reflected in the system. Instead, Vent...

There’s a line between workplace misconduct and life-altering harm—and Venture Forthe, Inc. crossed it. Because they falsely labeled me as having “ resigned ,” my health insurance was cut off on May 31. I didn’t resign. I was forced out after being ignored, retaliated against, and humiliated . Now, the consequences are hitting where it hurts most— my health. Just two weeks ago, I scheduled a cardiologist appointment after experiencing a blackout, worsening symptoms , and an abnormal echocardiogram . This was not routine care—it was medically urgent. And today, I had to cancel it. Why? Because my insurance is gone. They ended my coverage as part of their cover-up, and the out-of-pocket cost was too high to pay on my own. So instead of being evaluated for cardiac risk , I was forced to sit home and hope nothing worse happens. This is what happens when companies play games with people's lives. They didn’t just misclassify my employment—they weaponized it . They didn’t just delay ...

I didn’t just lose coverage. I lost access to care. Today, I had to cancel my cardiologist appointment — not because I wanted to, but because my employer failed to provide COBRA notice after letting my health insurance expire on May 31, 2025. I’ve received no election letter, no cost breakdown, no explanation — nothing . And while they’re likely still hiding behind the “ 44-day” window , that’s not how this law was meant to work. COBRA exists so employees don’t face a lapse in medical care. So patients like me — with real, potentially serious health conditions — don’t have to delay treatment or go without. This isn’t about a policy anymore. It's about damage . It’s about the consequences of retaliation , neglect, and delay. And today, it’s about a missed cardiologist appointment that I needed — and couldn’t afford — because they’re still playing games. I didn’t resign.  They didn’t notify. And now my health is on the line.  -- K

They didn't fix it because it was wrong. They fixed it because I caught them. When I first blogged earlier today that my Paylocity account allowed full access to the "Pay" section-- without requiring a second login--I knew it wasn't normal. That section normally prompts a second layer of authentication for payroll security. But after my access was altered, I noticed I could view everything without reauthenticating.  I documented the timing. I blogged about it. And I waited. Then today--without notice, warning, or explanation--that access changed. Now, suddenly, my "Pay" tab once again requires a login. Not Paylocity's doing. This wasn't some system-wide update. It was Venture Forthe--quietly reconfiguring my account behind the scenes after I exposed the breach.  And they never told me. They didn't acknowledge the lapse. They didn't apologize for allowing sensitive data to remain unsecured. They just flipped a switch and pretended it never hap...

I didn't log in. I didn't reset anything. Yet suddenly Paylocity opened right up.  No warning. No email. No explanation. Just quiet access where there had been a digital lockout days ago. At first glance, it might seem like a fix. A resolution. But I've learned to look deeper.  Because when a company has already: - Claimed I resigned (when I didn't) - Revoked access as policy - Refused to respond to official records requests Then magically restoring my access without even requiring login credentials doesn't feel like help. It feels like a test. A digital tripwire. A way to see: - Will she log in? - How fast will she react? - Can we spin this later as compliance? But it gets worse. When I clicked on the Pay section which normally requires a second login, it opened too. No extra password. No reauthentication. Just full access to sensitive payroll data. Anyone in tech or HR knows: that's not how secure systems are supposed to work. So again, this wasn't help. I...

I want to be clear: I am fully prepared to go to trial if necessary. What began as a quiet, internal complaint was met with stonewalling, deflection, and eventual retaliation . Despite multiple chances to resolve this professionally and privately, Venture Forthe chose silence over accountability. I followed all the correct channels. I gave them every opportunity. And I went public not out of anger - but out of necessity. What they may not have expected was that I would: - Document everything - Preserve every email, every chat, every contradiction - Strategically expose the misconduct without fear My story is no longer just a personal one - it's now a matter of public concern . ADA retaliation, FMLA interference, and constructive discharge are not just legal claims - they are lived experiences. To anyone watching: this isn't a bluff. I will go the distance. If that means trial, then I'll see them there - with evidence, witnesses, and a growing digital record that they helped...

There comes a point in every whistleblower’s experience where the situation stops feeling like a workplace and starts feeling like something else entirely—something unrecognizably immature. That’s the phase I find myself in now. At times, it feels less like I’m dealing with trained professionals and more like I’m observing a group of adults regressing —dodging accountability, twisting facts, and scrambling to protect themselves using tactics that would be more at home on a playground than in a professional setting. This isn’t an exaggeration. It’s the lived experience of trying to raise legitimate concerns—related to compliance, accessibility, and workplace ethics—only to be met with deflections, denials, and sudden silence from those who once demanded professionalism from everyone else. To be clear: I’m not making wild accusations. I’m documenting a pattern . One that’s disturbingly familiar to others who’ve come forward before me. The confusion , the gaslighting , the abrupt sh...

I've now been locked out of Paylocity - my wages and payroll information - twice . The first time, I was told it was because I "resigned" - which I didn't.  The second time, after I challenged that claim, my access was suddenly restored - with a completely different explanation.  That alone says enough. When a system revokes access, restores it, and rewrites the reason behind the scenes, it's not just a glitch. It's a sign of internal tampering - likely an attempt to alter my employment records after I went public.  I'm already asking: - Who changed my status? - What was altered? - And why the story keeps shifting? Because after you blow the whistle, every "technical error" deserves a second look. -- K 

I gave them chances. More than one. I raised concerns professionally, in writing, through the proper channels - and I was ignored. They assumed silence would follow. That I'd back down, walk away quietly, and let it go. They were wrong.  I wasn't just speaking up for myself. I was documenting, watching, and waiting. And now, when leadership hoped the story would disappear, it's doing the opposite.  I said I would go public. I meant it. -- K 

After months of documenting my experience with Venture Forthe Inc. - including retaliation, ADA/FMLA violations,  and misclassification - I'm excited to share that a local media outlet has reached out to talk to me. This development means my story is moving beyond blogs and social media, into the public eye where it belongs. Transparency and accountability matter - and I'm ready to keep shining a light on these issues. Stay tuned for updates. -- K 

Today I received yet another email from a Venture Forthe payroll administrator. And once again, the Director of Human Resources, Shannon Solazzo was added to the thread — the same individual named repeatedly in my internal complaints, the same person at the center of my legal demand, and the same name I've made crystal clear should not be involved in any part of my ongoing communication with the company. This time, it was Anne Marie Dunning, a payroll staffer who had already crossed a serious boundary by “impersonating” my account in Paylocity to access and screenshot my payroll data without permission. Instead of responding solely to me or resolving the matter professionally, Anne chose to escalate the thread and involve Shannon — a person whose direct participation in this process is not only inappropriate, but deeply unethical given the nature of my allegations. Let’s be honest. This isn’t a clerical oversight. It’s a pattern. When someone is named in a formal complaint and t...

 Today I received another email from my former employer --again, from their Senior Payroll Administrator. She acknowledged accessing my Paylocity account by "impersonating" me. Her explanation? She has full company access and was "trying to help." She sent me a screenshot of my pay history and PTO balance and called it "view-only access." Let's be clear: I didn't ask for that kind of help. I didn't authorize anyone to log into my account. And the fact that she could impersonate me -- post-resignation -- should raise alarms. It's not about what information she claims was "hidden." It's about access without consent, and the fact that someone used elevated permissions to reach into a former employee's records with zero notice, zero authorization, and zero accountability. Intent doesn't erase boundaries. Good intentions don't excuse questionable access. I responded clearly, and in writing: I did not authorize this. I d...

I received an email today from someone at my former employer - someone who should know better. Anne Marie Dunning, Senior Payroll Administrator  casually admitted to " impersonating" me to access my Paylocity account. She even sent me screenshots of my paycheck history, click through options, and my current PTO balance - 136 hours. Let that sink in. She said she "impersonated" me. She accessed my private records. And then she sent me proof. I've only ever had one account. I never gave anyone permission to access it. And I certainly didn't ask anyone to view or handle my confidential data behind my back after I was forced to leave the company. Whether it was an "oops" or something more calculated, this raises real questions about what's happening behind closed doors - and how far they're willing to go now that I'm speaking up. If they can access my account like that, who else's data have they touched? And who exactly authorized it? I...

Update- The games continue: As of 8:30 AM, I am logged in - but the "Pay" section is disabled, with a message saying "The company has not yet enabled the pay module." Translation: They reactivated my login, but not my access to pay stubs. This is not transparency - it's a cover-up in slow motion.  Access without records is just another form of denial.  And I'll keep documenting every locked door. -- K 

Just when I thought the games were over, they decided to play another round.  This morning at 7:58 AM, I attempted to log into my Paylocity account to access my payroll information - the same account Venture Forthe Inc. previously reactivated after I caught them deactivating it prematurely. But once again, I was met with a bright red banner. " Account is Inactive ." This marks the second time I've been locked out of my payroll records without warning. For the record: I never resigned. I sent written notice asking for a prepaid return label for company property. Instead of addressing my legal complaints, they chose to classify me as "resigned" and cut off access to my payroll account - despite knowing full well I needed those for records for ongoing medical and legal matters.  What the law says: Employers in New York are not required to keep your payroll portal open forever - but they are legally required to provide pay stubs, W-2s, and requested wage records  up...

I loved my job. Not in a casual way -- in a this-is-where-I-want-to-retire kind of way. I believed in what I was doing. I believed in the people I was helping. And I believed, for a while, that I had found a place where my dedication and ethics would be valued. I made it clear -- especially to Elizabeth -- that I wanted to stay for the long haul. I said it out loud. I committed. I was fully invested in the work, the mission, and the future I thought I was building there. So no, I didn't want to leave. Leaving wasn't a choice. It was something I was forced into after being pushed, isolated, and ultimately betrayed by the very system I tried to improve. That's what makes it so devastating -- I wasn't looking for a way out. I was trying to build something lasting. And I was trying to do it the right way. Watching it all unravel -- not because of anything I did wrong, but because I spoke up -- has been heartbreaking. The grief isn't just about a job. It's about a dr...

To be clear: When I say "three down," I'm referring to broken links in the process - documented, timestamped failures in the chain of command. -- K

You’ve met James Tretter,  President. You’ve met Dawn Askew, HR Operations Manager. . You’ve met Elizabeth Schmidt, RN ADPS . That’s not a coincidence. It’s a pattern. Names matter. So do signatures. So do deleted comments, single-character responses, and unanswered legal demands. This isn’t rage. It’s recordkeeping. Every name I’ve dropped so far comes with context, documentation, and—unfortunately for them—timestamps. And the rest? Still lined up. Still supported. Still watching this unfold in real time. I followed the chain of command. When it failed at every link, I started identifying where—and who—made it snap. Three down. More to come. Stay tuned. -- K 

 No Signature, No Spine When I requested a prepaid shipping label to return company property, I did it professionally -- in writing, with clear terms. The president of Venture Forthe, James Tretter , responded. He said they'd send it. That should've closed the loop. Instead, what I received was... a box. Inside the box: a shipping label. And an unsigned, generic form letter demanding I return their equipment "promptly." No contact name. No title. Not even a signature. Just "Sincerely, Venture Forthe." (Which, let's be honest, is doing a lot of heavy lifting for a company that has shown me very little sincerity.) And the voicemail from IT? Left " because she was told to ." She was just the messenger. No one else had the nerve to speak up or follow through. Here's the problem: They didn't initiate this return. They didn't follow up like professionals. They didn't own it. They just tossed in a prewritten demand letter like it wa...

Formal complaint? Ignored. Supervisor still in power after sexual misconduct report? Ignored. Retaliatory response? Documented—then ignored again. Repeated HR contradictions? Unanswered. Personnel file request? Denied. Classification/resignation date demand? Ignored. Digital surveillance patterns? Ongoing. Blog? Watched silently, never addressed. EEOC, DOL, DOH, Division of Human Rights? All notified. Legal demands? Sent—no response. Deadlines? Passed. They were warned. They were given every opportunity to course-correct. They chose silence. So now I’m asking the only question that matters: How many risks did they ignore? And how many more are still coming? -- K

After formally reporting workplace misconduct-- After disclosing trauma and elevating serious concerns, including retaliation and harassment-- Elizabeth Schmidt remained my supervisor. She continued approving my paychecks. She responded to my formal class inventory submission with nothing but a single punctuation mark: "." Not a comment. Not a question. Not even a professional acknowledgment. Just a dot. Before my complaint , Elizabeth's replies had always been professional--at minimum, a "thank you" or a brief but respectful acknowledgment. That sudden shift in tone? That wasn't just laziness. It was retaliation. And it was unmistakably petty. At that point, I had already reported the use of a dildo as a substitute training tool in a medical education setting. I had identified it as sexually inappropriate , humiliating, and entirely unacceptable. I raised this issue through internal channels. What was the result? No accountability. No interim reassignment....

They had their chance. Instead of doing the right thing, they stalled. They denied me my records. They contradicted themselves. They made excuses . And now—because it’s public—they’ll try to act like they’re “investigating” or “ willing to talk .” Let’s be clear: I already requested a meeting. I already gave deadlines. I already offered a settlement. They ignored every single one of those. Now? It’s too late for manipulation disguised as “process.” If you see a one-time offer, a last-ditch phone call, or vague talk about “ongoing review,” just know—it’s not real accountability. It’s fear. Fear of what’s coming. Fear of who’s watching. Fear of what happens next when they don’t control the story. I do. -- K 

 It didn’t take long. The moment I went public, the smear attempts started. Not through formal rebuttals or legal challenges— no. Just petty, anonymous comments. One accused me of being a “drug addict,” in response to a craft post featuring cannabis leaves in resin. Another claimed I was “clearly mentally ill.” Both were deleted shortly after being posted. And interestingly, they were deleted just after I publicly mentioned that there are legal avenues available to identify the source of anonymous online harassment. These weren’t random internet trolls. Based on the timing, language, and context, I have reasonable cause to believe the comments came from individuals affiliated with the company I filed complaints against. While posted anonymously, platform records and metadata can be subpoenaed if necessary. If this pattern continues, that option remains on the table.  This is what happens when someone tells the truth in a system built to silence it. They don’t challenge your e...

I emailed to return a laptop, power cord, cell phone, and a dozen mannequin-use towels. The president himself responded - almost immediately . He found time for that. But my sexual harassment complaint? My formal legal demands? Ignored. No response about who marked me as "resigned." No update on my missing personnel file. No answers to multiple deadlines. And yes - those towels? I was expected to haul them to a laundromat and wash them. They paid me for it, sure. But it was degrading. He found time for the towels. But not for the truth. -- K 

They thought this would break me. But it built me. Somewhere between the stonewalling, the silence, and the carefully crafted contradictions, I realized something. I wasn't just documenting retaliation. I was uncovering my true calling.  This experience didn't end my career. It redirected it - with more purpose, precision, and clarity than ever before. I now see the legal system not as an adversary, but as a tool. A structure where facts, timelines, and evidence matter - and where nurses like me have a role far beyond the bedside.  My background as a clinical educator and patient advocate makes me uniquely equipped for legal nurse consulting. And everything I've experienced- every email ignored, every policy twisted, every moment I stood my ground - has prepared me to analyze, interpret, and expose gaps others overlook. I'm not hiding from this. I'm leveraging it. So no, I'm not worried about how this will affect my career.  In fact, it may just have launched...