I was travelling to work this morning with my grumpy boss who is very quiet in the morning. We approached a junction to a main road when he asked"you alright?" I said "yeah fine" next thing I know he pulled out on an oncoming ice cream van! then....SMASH!! luckily we were uninjured but the vehicles were a mess.Now he's sacked me!!He reckons that he was asking if it was alright my side of the road. So when I said "yeah fine" he thought I meant it was clear to pull out.I think it's his fault what should I do?
2006-09-04 11:47:57 · 41 answers · asked by karlos 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Oh, I hope you are joking. On the outside chance that you're not, my reasoning would be that your boss can't fire you for something that happened outside of work, not related to your job performance. If he fired you for "no reason," that would be okay, because you were probably an "at will" employee. But if he gives a reason (such as he did) and that reason won't hold up in court as a valid reason for firing you, then you would be awarded back pay and granted your job back (should you desire it.) Honestly, if this is true, I'd just count my blessings that I was alive and move on. P.S. I can see your boss's point about asking "you alright" at the intersection and meaning is anything coming. Actually, that's what I would have thought he meant. But that wasn't the answer to your question.
2006-09-04 11:53:28 · answer #1 · answered by Rvn 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless you were on the clock, as a right seat observer, he has no rights to fire you (seems like you were off the clock going into work ) Also, as the driver, HE is ultimately responsible for the actions which he takes as driver and the questions he asked was very vague.
Check in with a human resource person, or check State Government unemployment place for assistance. Good luck. Glad you are not hurt.
2006-09-04 12:02:07 · answer #2 · answered by M B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a mis-communication there, that is for sure. The Driver is responsible to be sure that it is safe to pull out, if he asks for help from a passenger he should be clear about it!
This being said, your ex boss has decided to blame you, even though it is more his fault. You are not going to win this one. Even if you were to force him to keep you on, your life and career there is never gong to be good. Cut your losses and get another job. If possible get a job where you can take his best clients away!
The best revenge is living well!!
2006-09-04 11:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by fire4511 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The guys out of order man!!!!
He's trying to blame you for something he has done wrong, and i doubt weather he was asking the question he says he was asking at the time of the crash, even if he was it's his resposibility as a driver to check its clear to pull out, and he should have comunicated better with you at the time.
He has broken the law by sacking you, either seek an appology from him and your job back with a pay rise or take him to an employment tribunal. you'll win hands down.
Good luck dude, the guy sounds a right tozzer.
2006-09-04 12:01:27 · answer #4 · answered by Jabba_da_hut_07 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. No, as the driver of the car it is his responsibility to make sure that it is safe to pull-out at a junction, not yours as the passenger.
2. You were travelling to work, you were not at work, therefore you cannot be dismissed for any of the reasons that pertain to conduct within the workplace / mis-use of Company property.
2006-09-04 12:05:37 · answer #5 · answered by Martin G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Men will always pass the buck onto the first person that is weak enough to take it, you take him to a tribunal any one knows its down to him if he is driving that he needs to be the one looking, I could understand it if he was your husband and had known him well enough you do get a sort of code between you that you know buy the tone in his voice and there is a big difference in saying" you alright ?" and AlrightYour Way?
Gwen W
2006-09-06 20:10:06 · answer #6 · answered by gwen w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him too court you cannot loose, he spoke to you in a manner relevant to a family member ie wife or someone that is used to being asked to check traffic for a man that obviousley is a plick, cant he look for himself, obviousley didnt have it the night before and is having problems at home, probably not well endowed either, and is contemplating having a rib removed(know what i mean) good luck but ya onto a winner there
2006-09-04 22:04:50 · answer #7 · answered by fe77is 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can't fire you on two counts.
1. The incident was completely unrelated to your job, so he has no valid grounds to terminate your employment.
2. He was driving the car so He should have checked the traffic for himself. Who checks it for him when you're not there?
He has now left himself wide open for you to take him to the cleaners on two counts.
1. Take him to a tribunal for unfair dismissal.
2. Make a hefty personal injury claim through his insurance. his premiums next year will be terrifying.
2006-09-04 12:09:44 · answer #8 · answered by Swampy_Bogtrotter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any driver is responsible for car he/she is driving in, not its passengers so it's not your fault. Others are right that you may not want to work for someone that sacked you over this. Good luck and hope you are ok.
2006-09-04 20:44:40 · answer #9 · answered by ovanbilsen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sue him,
Become ice cream van driver,
Aim for him,
All the time,
Day and night,
Park near his house with the chimes on at midnight.
After all that he may have a breakdown and your revenge would be complete.
2006-09-04 15:17:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋