this morning, i went to start my car... it was overheating and i had a leak in some phalange. that had been repaired yesterday. so today, i went to my car about 7:23, had a little trouble starting it. i came in and woke up my boyfriend to help me. we got my car started about 7:35. i was on my way and i did call to say that i was running a little late because it wouldn't start at first but i would be there. right? so like 5 minutes later, my boss calls back and tells me if i wouldn't be there at 8:00 not to come because i would be terminated... i live 35 minutes a way from where i WAS employed and it was 15 minutes to 8:00! can't i take the company to court for that?
2006-08-15 10:47:43 · 11 answers · asked by spreejo456 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Have you been late before? Do you have a history
of running late? You cannot take them to court. You can be fired now thru e-mail, text message, letter, in person. Times have changed! You needed another job anyway:)
2006-08-15 10:54:52 · answer #1 · answered by educated guess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state that you work in...There are a few other factors as well. The first thing is how many times have you been late or called in sick in the past., And when you called in what excuses have you given. Also certain states have an At Will employment clause, this states that the company or employee may terminate employment at any time for any reason or no reason. You may want to check with someone like the EDD (Employment Development) to see what the law says in your state. However in most states you can file for unemployment if you were terminated. Also your Boss may have been blowing off steam, arrange a meeting with Him and your Human Resources person to find out the specifics or if the situation can be remedied.
2006-08-15 10:59:57 · answer #2 · answered by vieveia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, yes you could.
Not really enough information posted though. Unionized company? Work for a small business owner? Different laws for different situations.
Best advice is to call a lawyer for a free consultation.
I'm a General Manager for a Company, and no, we cannot fire someone over the phone like that.
There would be major ramifications.
2006-08-15 10:54:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you are just too much to deal with. I'm sure you were late all the time because people don't get fired for being late once. I would have fired you too. You can sue him if you want to spend a bunch of money and lose.
2006-08-15 10:53:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Where do you live? If you live in the US in a Right to Work state they can fire you at any time for any reason.
It does seem a little extreme to me. Have you been late/absent before?
You could sue, but for what you would spend in legal fees it would most likely not be worth your trouble.
2006-08-15 10:56:14 · answer #5 · answered by Sharingan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the department of labor.
Unless there is a chronic history of being late, you may have a case for improper job termination
2006-08-15 10:53:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
boy that sucks. most states allow an employer to fire for any or even no reason, so no court. Do file for unemployment though and if they deny you, appeal it. That could easily be won. Good luck
2006-08-15 10:54:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if it was a one time thing, your boss has no right to fire you, but if you are habitually late and have excuses constantly, even if this time was a legitimate cause, then he would have a right to fire you based on your latenesses.
2006-08-15 10:54:20 · answer #8 · answered by islandgrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
I'm guessing that this wasn't the first time you had been late.
2006-08-15 10:52:58 · answer #9 · answered by newt_peabody 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
somehow I think there is a rest of the story that you didn't tell
2006-08-15 10:53:41 · answer #10 · answered by ML 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋