I know most states have the at will thing. But does it sound fishy to be terminated with the reason of "being unable to reach requirements for the position" when you have been employed there for 15 months, gotten a promotion in that time, no previous write-ups of any kinds, and eligible for rehire in 1 year?
2006-09-06 06:48:21 · 6 answers · asked by Jen 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Where I live we do have the at will thing. I think I was fired because of new management coming in that wanted me gone. But since my termination, 3 other people have also been terminated. Is it illegal for new management to come in and fire the crew that's already there just so she can hire her own people?
2006-09-06 06:57:14 · update #1
No more fishy than being terminated for "being overqualified" after four years on the job.
If you have an HR director, make sure they know what happened. My HR director made my boss offer me any job in the company for the same rate of pay. Seems that the reason for my termination was not valid according to the labor code. The HR director knew I could sue - for big compensation.
Then, contact your state's labor board and pose your question. I'm pretty sure that you can file a complaint for unlawful dismissal and at the least receive a satisfactory answer as to why you were fired.
2006-09-06 06:54:02 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does sound fishy. Maybe what they mean is that the COMPANY is "unable to reach requirements for the position"..!?!?
Maybe they are short of money in the budget, and cannot fund your position. So, it's like they like you as an employee, but they need to put you on "layoff?"
Yes, I was a lawyer, so I know what "at will" means. There seems to be no sign of discrimination, I'd say.
They are treating you like a temporary employee. Lots of companies are doing that these days. Despite what our banana--brained Bushprez says, our american economy is falling, and soon to tatter off of the drapery rods.
And unfortunately, new management does have the power to "bring in its own people", at least at management levels, so you have no recourse.
Did you and anyone else ever flirt? Try filing a fake sexual harrassment claim, and maybe you can just blackmail them with pressure, to keep you on. They aren't playing fair, so why should you?
2006-09-06 14:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by DinDjinn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is legal, but if you suspect or can prove even in the slightest that the reason for termination was either out of harrasment, or discrimination, or something along those lines - you can sue the hell out of them and odds are they will settle.
2006-09-06 13:55:20 · answer #3 · answered by rab2344 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-09-06 13:52:36 · answer #4 · answered by The Foosaaaah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOMETHING IS FISHY HERE..
2006-09-06 13:54:28 · answer #5 · answered by carisbug101 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is sad.
2006-09-06 14:01:53 · answer #6 · answered by Ishan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋