I worked for the Florida Department of Corrections for 7 months and was "released" from service b/c I could not complete the training I needed due to pregnancy. I feel I was discrimated against due to being a pregnant female. They let me work 4 months before attempting to send me to the classes. I went to the class and the school sent me back to my institution saying I could not take the classes. The Warden then told me that everything would be fine that my job was ok, and I don't have anything to worry about. I recieved a letter in the mail on July 8,2005 stating that I was no longer needed and could not file a grievance. The letter also states that I was terminated on July 1, 2005. Noboby told me that I was terminated so I worked until I recieved the letter on the 8th. Do you think I have a case? All I want is back pay and my job back, and everyone keeps giving me the run around.
2006-07-24 04:31:45 · 7 answers · asked by *~Callie~* 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I already have another job Goz...I was wondering if I have a case..that's all.
2006-07-25 01:23:23 · update #1
You need to talk to a lawyer! You should never accept advice from random Internet flunkies who probably have no idea about the laws in your area!
2006-07-24 04:37:38 · answer #1 · answered by hotsauceg 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have a good case. If it's true everything you say then everything they did was illegal and they owe you big time. I would be contacting hi-profile lawyers(Black lawyers would be better as states automatically feel they do not have a chance against hot shot black lawyers) who work on percentage.
You had better keep any and all corresponence from the state and any information you don't have demand it under the "freedom of information act".
2006-07-24 04:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a case, but is is worth getting wrapped up in all that to get back into the same place where you were treated like that? I would file to get severence pay and extra monies for your "troubles" and then find a new place of employment. You must be certified to work somewhere besides that one department.
2006-07-24 04:38:08 · answer #3 · answered by ouisy_01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
were you in your probationary period? If so you had way less rights than a "permanent" employee. Also if passing your physical training was a contingent the fact that you were pregnant may not help. I'd look up florida's HR regulations, they are probably online or available at your library. Or write to your congressmen and have his office do the work for you.
2006-07-24 04:36:11 · answer #4 · answered by Rossonero NorCal SFECU 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you did not work enough hours in that job to be eligible for family leave act thus they are in their right to terminate you if you failed to complete the requirements set out by the corrections, since you could not file a grievance then you where most likely in probation period so no union protection
look for another job
2006-07-24 05:01:51 · answer #5 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I say you do I would consult a lawyer you can't fight alone but i really would take the time to read the employee handbook, that i'm sure was given to you in the early stage of your employment.
2006-07-24 04:42:17 · answer #6 · answered by Jackie B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a lawyer. My understanding of the law is that they would have to find something that was accomodating to any restrictions that you may have until after your baby is born. A lawyer will be able to tell you about it more, I would think.
2006-07-24 04:36:44 · answer #7 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋