(female). After HR investigated he admitted he was just trying to get even because she refused his advances. Now he has filed a complaint with the EEOC. Can you fire the liar?
2006-07-19 17:33:53 · 13 answers · asked by Ynot??? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
At will employment means either party can terminate the relationship at any time for any reason. However, if he is terminated now, it will appear it is backlash for the EEOC complaint. I would imagine it is better to wait until the investigation is completed. It is probably best to speak directly with an attorney, though, as the company could be placed in a very precarious situation.
http://employeeissues.com/at_will_employment.htm
2006-07-19 17:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since he lied about the harrassment, maybe he is lying about filing the claim with the EEOC? I am sure there are penalties for filing false claims. I think it is called purgery. And there is usually always penalties for purgery. The EEOC could probably file charges against him for lying. If he is lying then he is probably not a good employee which means it is only a matter of time before the employer finds something on him to let him go. If he takes home a company pen, it could be considered stealing company property. I'm sure the company can think of something to let an employee go...terminate the position and retitle the position so they don't have to hire him back.
2006-07-20 00:49:53 · answer #2 · answered by askerwatt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt matter if he was trying to get even with her or not. Making unwanted advances is wrong.. if the woman said no.. then that means no.. hes just sore about it. if you witnessed the conversation between them.. and heard the harassment.. talk to the boss or if u are the boss call the EEOC and tell them what you witnessed.. and ask them what to do bc you want to fire him.
2006-07-20 00:36:53 · answer #3 · answered by tansyangeni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but if you terminate him right way he might sue the company and its officials making it an even bigger mess and not to mention bad P.R., it is best to let it like that for a while then within 3-or-4-months let him go.
2006-07-20 00:38:51 · answer #4 · answered by lelekid4ever 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow - it would depend on the company's policies and practices, I guess. Many companies have a clause written in their employee handbook about behavior and honesty - that sort of thing. Others just take it day by day... Sounds like yours is one of the organizations that take things seriously, so it would seem that they'd have covered it in their policy book! Good luck!
2006-07-20 00:36:57 · answer #5 · answered by Just me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person can be fired at any time without notice for no reason. It's in most employee contracts.
2006-07-20 00:36:47 · answer #6 · answered by martin h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sound's to me they have a case to fire him! He admitted he was doing it and with malice and for-thought! In addition he made a false claim! Fire em!
2006-07-20 00:37:57 · answer #7 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The female co-worker should sue the pants off this guy.
2006-07-20 00:36:36 · answer #8 · answered by Katherine B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not until the investigation is over.unless you can prove you were going to lay him off before he filed,If you cannot he would have you for retaliation for filing his EEO.Get a lawyer
2006-07-20 00:51:11 · answer #9 · answered by zzbest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the company has an integrity policy and is an at-will employment state, I would guess yes.
2006-07-20 00:38:38 · answer #10 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋