What is Breach of Duty?

Question

I was recently discharged from a job. I feel that it was due to certain unethical and possibly illegal actions by the company I recently witnessed. I think they fabricated a reason to fire me.I filled for unemployment. But unfortunately, my old boss has made some false claims, so I plan on appealing it.
Now one thing that was written in here is “IC-22-4-15-1(d) states that discharge for a breach of duty in connection with the work, reasonably owed an employer by an employee, is disqualifying.” What does this mean exactly?
Also I noticed that is slightly different then what was written on Indiana’s website which states “(8) incarceration in jail following conviction of a misdemeanor or felony by a court of competent jurisdiction or for any breach of duty in connection with work which is reasonably owed an employer by an employee.”. It seems to be out of a bigger section and slightly reworded. Does this make nay difference? Shouldn’t they be quoting me the exact law as it is written?

Well basically, I was told to ignore certain safety steps and then fired when a problem supposedly happened as a result. Then I was told that I should have followed these steps they told me not to do cause it was a waste of time.
I did not notice a problem after the job was done. And nor do I believe it was even true.
I witnessed some unethical and possibly illegal actions on the companies behalf though just before they fired me. I think this was the real reason they terminated my employment because I mentioned that a used vehicles needed major service, a truck that a other tech did $3500 worth of work to correct poor performance problem had a clogged solid air filter, and a other vehicle they were considering on trade-in may have had some damage due to deformed and damaged air filter and gasket. They tried to cover it up.

Answer 1

Breach of duty simply means you failed to fulfill your job responsibilities as prescribed in the job application you filled out at the time of employment or as described in your employee handbook. An example would be if you were late for work on several occasions without any valid reasons. Another could be you are not doing the work as your position required, for example, you need to meet a certain sales quota but you don't or you don't meet deadlines. Another common cause for breach of duty is conducting personal business while at work, such as spending time on the internet during work hours or making personal calls. Bear in mind that most companies allow at least one personal call per day, but you have people who abuse that and make numerous calls.

Personal business done on work time is deemed as theft in the corporate and legal world. When you are at work, you are company property and anything outside of company business is considered theft. Some companies monitor each employee's phone calls and internet usage and its all legal.

These are just a few simple examples of situations that I have been aware of throughout my career. I am not saying that I am not guilty of personal calls or internet use, but if an employer wants to terminate you because of that they have the legal right to.

My advise to you, if you are not guilty of any of the above examples or any similar incidents then you need to get in touch with the Human Resources department of the company that laid you off and if they cannot justify their actions you can submit a complaint to the Federal EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission). I gather that you are from Indiana(from your reference to the Indiana law), each state has a Federal EEOC office and in some big cities there are a few offices.

Good luck :)

Answer 2

Breach Of Duty Definition

Answer 3

You have a fiduciary duty towards your employer to be honest and to do your job to the best of your ability, not to do anything to damage your employer's business. In some way he is saying that you didn't do that. Did you steal paperclips?

Answer 4

I comprehend what youre asking right here i think of. you opt to renowned that if by no longer wearing a seat belt, ought to he have brought about greater extensive injuries by no longer wearing it then if he had as a result taking a number of the responsibilty on himself if he sued the driving force who brought about the twist of destiny as a result inflicting the injuries so economic award could be much less. regrettably, stupidity isn't a protection and not understanding whether the taxi could be in touch in an twist of destiny itself is yet another. So in different words, the driving force right here who rear ended the taxi is at fault for no longer having their motor vehicle decrease than administration so it answerable for scientific expenditures and any economic award issued by the courts. the clarification right that's definitely everyone seems to be human beings and could do the stupidest issues yet him no longer wearing his seat belt didnt reason the twist of destiny yet is seen an harmless sufferer interior the crash which entitles him to hold mutually in spite of the courts deem honest and correct right here, yet is by no skill in charge for injuries through his stupidity to take better care while he would desire to have time-honored injuries happen time-honored

Answer 5

It simply means that you werent doing what they expected you to do. You either refused to do it, or were unable to do the job.

Most likely its negligence on your part, like sleeping on the job, tossing or abusing the tools you are entrusted with, or just ignoring what you are supposed to be doing, and not listening to orders from your superiors...

I wish you well..

Jesse

Answer 6

well, either your boss claims that you weren't following through on the tasks you agreed to, or, you had some sort of criminal background that you didnt disclose on you application or resume'. if you really feel like you been treated unlawfully, consult w/ a lawyer

Answer 7

Get a lawyer, remember it is a employers market and it will be difficult to prove your case.