One of our friends was a truckdriver, he got in an an accident with the company truck (not serious) and was put on probation, he signed a slio which said another accident would result in termination. He did not get in an accident but was terminated 3 months later for no reason. They stated that they could not afford the insurance for him because of one accident? Does he have a case as he signed that slip?
Thanks.
2006-08-13 02:58:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It doesn't hurt to check into the local labour laws to see if there's cause to recieve a severance package of some sort which he should have recieved at any rate. Aside from that, truck drivers are in such high demand your friend won't have a problem getting a new job with just about any company. Maybe he should do a little more research first though talking to drivers from different companies to see how well they are treated before hiring on. There are definitely a lot of shady fly by night operations out there and it sounds like the one he was just working for was one of them.
2006-08-13 03:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by Windseeker_1 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all, they did give a reason. They said that to keep him would cost the company to much in insurance. He is no longer an asset to the company, but is now a liability. They probrobly investigated the accident he had and determined it he was at fault. If it was they can terminate him. In many states such as Texas and Georgia, they can terminate for No reason (Right to Work States).
Check with your Labor Dept. in your State.
2006-08-13 10:08:09 · answer #2 · answered by MrsMike 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No employer has to keep someone who costs them money due to their actions. It appears they were doing him a favor by keeping him, and putting him on notice that another accident would lead to his termination. That's fair. But then they had their insurance jacked up because of him and it was more than they were willing to pay, so he was terminated. Also fair. A job is not a right, it's a privilege. State laws generally support that.
2006-08-13 12:06:48 · answer #3 · answered by misslabeled 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check out this website - www.eeoc.gov
Equal employment opportunity commission
Also depending on the state, some employers are at-will, which means they can terminate a person without a justifiable cause.
2006-08-13 12:47:31 · answer #4 · answered by Claire 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. Most states are right to work,meaning you don't have any right to employment. Unless he has a contract, or belongs to a union, he should be looking for another job.
2006-08-13 10:05:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consult a labor attorney, but if you're in a "right to work" state, there is no case.
2006-08-13 10:06:49 · answer #6 · answered by Adios 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on his State. Texas is a right to work state. they can fire you anytime for any reason except descrimination
2006-08-13 10:03:22 · answer #7 · answered by Conservative Texan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think he does have a case. He should seek advice from the CAB, that is if you live in the UK
2006-08-13 10:03:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋