I was recently let go from my job that I had worked at for ten going on eleven years,because, I had my 6 year old grandson at work with me for two hours after he was let out of school, my baby sitter was sick. I was the property manager, one person office, family complex, 108 units , grandson played at the playground with the other children until it was time to go. Not fair if you ask me. What do you all think??
2006-09-07 04:38:18 · 10 answers · asked by bridge over troubled waters 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I was a property manager for only 24 units for 8 years. My son was with me all the time after school and all summer long. I really don't see why your former employers would have a problem. I am completely baffled by this. I would check your employment contract and if there are no specifics in it about having your own children or grandchildren on the property then I would contact the state labor board about being unfairly dismissed. Amazing that you hung on for over 10 years. I got burned out in 8. LOL
2006-09-07 04:51:10 · answer #1 · answered by SUzyQ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are there any rules or regulations that stipulate about having your child on the premises while at work. I think the issue may be that no matter what workplace you are in children aren't allowed at your work. However, I do havce to ask if this is a reoccurring issue with you? It does seem a littel extreme to be let go for something so simple espeically if its your first offence. Are there any other issues that you ahve been having with your employer that this may have been the final straw.
Another possiblitiliy i can think of is maybe one of the other parents complained that they had to keep an eye on your grandson.
There is an Human Resources Website that you can post questions and real labor lawyers answer the questions. Run this by them they may be able to help.. i can't remember the exact name but you can easily search it in google. But to be honest with you, your employer can end your contract at anytime. were you offered any compensation. Were you given notice of your end date? All those depend on what the true answer to this question will be.
2006-09-07 11:49:52 · answer #2 · answered by Tyana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was in your employee handbook it was completely fair. I also understand that sometimes we run into situations that can't be avoided. Did u just take your grandson with you or did you check with your employer first. Maybe it had nothing to do with your grandson maybe they have been feeling that you can't do your job and that was an easy way out instead of letting you know how they really felt. Hey who knows.
2006-09-07 11:47:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That seems rather extreme to me. Did you explain the situation? Even in the worst of circumstances I can not imagine firing someone for something that had absolutely no bearing at all on their job performance. I dare say they were just looking for an excuse, or perhaps they were having a bad hair day. It the latter case you might check back and see if they perhaps have change their mind. They might reconsider after reflecting more on the situation. It would not hurt to ask them.
2006-09-07 11:53:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe if it was an emergency situation it wasn't fair to you. ...but I also agree that it could be (be in your employers mind) something that may happen more often if allowed the first time... but you really should have had a back up plan in the case that your babysitter was sick.... ever think about daycare or something ...they always have someone even if one is sick there are others that fill in
but like I said in an emergency situation something could have been worked out for one time and one time only ..they shouldnt have just fired you.
2006-09-07 11:46:34 · answer #5 · answered by ptmamas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like they were looking for a reason. Were there some underlying issues? Was it the same owners for 11 years because I know management companies switch hands quite often.
I don't think you have any recourse other than vengeance such as local paper ads, web blogs etcetera naming he company and telling your story. Don't worry about liable as this is not a liable issue unless you lie and even then you have to be given an official letter to cease and desist.
Good luck!
2006-09-07 11:52:15 · answer #6 · answered by Juble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps your employer got complaints from the tenants. Maybe he's afraid the situation will be an ongoing one---if you got away with it this time, there will be a next time. Most employers want your full attention to the job and nothing else..They have the right to terminate you.
2006-09-07 11:42:08 · answer #7 · answered by statuewomanromans 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thinking in the US you would need more than this to terminate someone. Either you have a case or we have not been given all the information. If this is a one person office obviously someone did not get serviced and there was a complaint to your off site management. Best of luck to you.
2006-09-07 11:43:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you worked for a total jerk to fire such a long time employee for such a silly reason. most states now are 'employment at will,' so yes, they do have the right to terminate you for pretty much anything they want, but the growing needs of women who work and also care for their families is one that many states and private corporations have acknowledged and addressed in various ways.
personally i think it sounds like your employer was looking for any excuse to fire you. perhaps you were making too much money compared to what he could hire a replacement for. thats one of the biggest reasons people with long term employment find themselves out the door for trifling reasons.
2006-09-07 11:51:43 · answer #9 · answered by mastermindme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see the problem if he was outside and not in the office with you. Doesn't seem right to me. You may want to look into it further and determine the legality of you being fired over it.
2006-09-07 11:44:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋