I was told I was fired for "insubordination" for not following the chain of command. I had made many attempts to meet with my immediate supervisor concerning problems, no luck. I then went to his supervisor about my complaints, and that I was concerned being setup and would be fired. Was told by him that it was ok to come to him, that my supervisor had no right to be mad, that my job was secure and that we would meet (all 3 of us) to resolve the issues. We did, but my supervisor walked out after his supervisor told him we were staying together until everything was talked about and resolved. I did not contact his supervisor any more. Was called by my supervisor to meet with him and then he fired me. When I questioned being insubordinate about what, he stated because of emails I had sent to my supervisor's supervisor and did not follow chain. I asked to see emails stated he did not have or know anything about them.he was told by management to terminate, I did not send any emails.
2006-08-25 18:22:44 · 10 answers · asked by pepsi_pam 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Sorry to say most likely not. Regardless of the circumstances, they can fire you for any reason that isn't under protection. I've been in your shoes and it ain't pretty. What you can do is go and ask for a copy of everything in your employee file. If emails were made part of your termination, they would be in there. Since you say they do not exist, the best you can probably do is secure your unemployment benefits. They are likely to be denied and you'll have to appeal, but appeals can be won, especially if you make the emails part of the issue.
But really, the best thing you can do is move on.
2006-08-25 18:31:47 · answer #1 · answered by misslabeled 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one here will be able to tell you from the information presented here -- you will need to see an attorney to get a useful answer. Many states are "at will" -- meaning they need no reason to fire you (just as you can quit for no reason).
Unless you have a very solid case, my advice is to forget it and move on. Focus on learning from the experience and becoming a better employee. In the long run, a lawsuit will sap your energy and get you into a mindset of looking for someone to blame. Accept it and move on.
2006-08-26 01:31:04 · answer #2 · answered by Moe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost all states are what's called employment at will, which means you can be fired for any good or bad reason, or for no reason, as long as the reason is not that you're a member of a protected class. For example, you can't be fired BECAUSE OF your race, gender or religion.
So no, it's not likely a wrongful termination. Unfair maybe, especially if someone had lied about your actions, but not illegal.
2006-08-26 01:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are part of a union it is legal to be fired for no reason at all. If you were fired because you are a woman or black or white, being discriminated against. Then you have a lawsuit. However, you can draw unemployment if you were fired for no reason as long as you have worked there a substantial amount of time.
2006-08-26 01:45:25 · answer #4 · answered by Deanna C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the biggest boss about it. Tell him/her what's up. I've done this before and it worked I kept my job. And I've known other people to do this also.Some people get on a power trip. Maybe if it's a company with many departments you can transfer.
2006-08-26 02:05:04 · answer #5 · answered by firefly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact your local legal aid office.You have a valid reason to sue,have them write up a document stating such(normally this is free),and send them a copy via certified mail,and state that you don't want to take them to court,but you will if need be.
2006-08-26 01:30:53 · answer #6 · answered by malibu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice would be to get a lawyer who specializes in this type of thing, and get their advice. It sounds to me as if you did nothing wrong, but that's just me, and I'm no expert.
Good luck!
2006-08-26 01:29:10 · answer #7 · answered by PenguinMoose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
face it you got fired , get another job and quit thinking about a get rich quick law suit
2006-08-26 01:29:43 · answer #8 · answered by DAVID G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ya take their Butt to court!!! thats crap! sounds like he's the one who should get fired.!! if the glove don't fit,.....
2006-08-26 01:32:33 · answer #9 · answered by buggz_41 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in NY...as an employee you have no rights. Don't know about anywhere else
2006-08-26 01:28:41 · answer #10 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋