I was recently fired. My immediate supervisor said she didn't know but to contact Human Resources. I did, and she didn't know why, then I contacted the Clinical Director and she hasn't returned any of my calls.
Don't I have a right to know why I was let go? Something isn't right and even the Unemployment Agency who investigates claims for benefits said they weren't clear on why I was let go.
It sounds like I need to contact a lawyer, or get a letter at least explaining to me why I was fired right?
2006-09-12 10:29:27 · 29 answers · asked by medinatherapy 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
it does sound like you should contact a lawer. good luck...
2006-09-12 10:30:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As with anything you do have the right to know. What state do you live in? Almost two years ago I was fired from a job I loved very much shortly after telling my boss that I was pregnant. I consulted an attonrney and had a claim we are still tying to get a settlement from them. You can go to google and type in knowing your rights as an employee and there is a whole list of sites to go to. Just look for one in your state and that should be able to help you. I am very sorry to hear that you lost your job and hope that I have been some help.
2006-09-12 10:35:45 · answer #2 · answered by Jess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on if the state you work in is an "At Will" state. At will employment means that the employment contract can be terminated with our without cause at any time by either the employee or the employer.
I would think that if the employer didn't give a reason that you would be eligible for benefits. The employer has to prove that you harmed the business in some way for unemployment to be denied and since they did not give a reason; clearly you are eligible for unemployment. Unemployment can be denied if they have cause; by law you then have to know what that cause or last incident was.
Good luck.
2006-09-12 10:34:01 · answer #3 · answered by Misty B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am on your side on this...if your former employer lets you go usually they sit you down and tell you they're going to let you go...and if the unemployment office doesn't know why as well then you need to do what you got to do to find out. It seems to me that they are hiding something from you and that's not fair especially if they are abiding by the Equal Opportunity Employer Act. If you find out they let you go for no good reason sue them for it...it's not fair that you work so hard and get let go for some reason they can't even tell you about...Maybe look up your county or state codes and there might even be something in there about employees and employers and how they should handle certain things and the laws and stuff...
2006-09-12 10:32:19 · answer #4 · answered by lilsweetone619 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how long you were there, they have to provide an answer if it was within a probationary period, they don't. I would check online in your state and look at the laws before you hire an attourney. Send a letter to the co. and ask politely to let you know what the details for your release were and refer to thelaws that state you are entitled to know why you were let go, if that doesn't work, Unemployment can find you an attourney and then they will make it so that if you win your case, the co. has to pay for your lawyer.
2006-09-12 10:38:22 · answer #5 · answered by DispatchGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know exactly if you have to be given a reason to be fired, but I would continue to look into it especially if you have an uneasy feeling. You can consult a lawyer (usually for free on the first visit) to have him explain your legal rights. It definitely can't be for certain reasons (age, etc...) But I would in the meantime, file for unemployment, that way your former employer has to pay something for letting you go.
2006-09-12 10:36:15 · answer #6 · answered by ht_butterfly27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You legally have a right to know. I'd contact a lawyer for free advice and also threaten the company with the fact that you've contacted a lawyer, maybe they'll let something out.
2006-09-12 10:31:10 · answer #7 · answered by Amy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have an employment contract or have some other guarantee of employment or code of conduct that outlines what you can and cannot be fired for, they really do not have to give you a reason.
There are reasons that you cannot be solely be fired for (age, sexual orientation, etc) but other than that, you are employed at will.
You can hire an attorney to make an inquiry, but the company is under no obligation to satisfy your demand.
2006-09-12 10:35:31 · answer #8 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you live. In Texas, for example, they can fire you without a reason, whereas laws are much more specific in states like California.
Ask your unemployment agency about the law in your area before spending a lot of money on a lawyer.
2006-09-12 10:32:30 · answer #9 · answered by Privratnik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you have the right to know why you were fired.
But make sure it's "fired" and not "laid off".
You should document everything you've done to date in trying to find out why you were let go. Show up for work and demand an answer. If that fails, it's off to the lawyers and a nice "constructive dismissal" suit will follow!
2006-09-12 10:31:41 · answer #10 · answered by Scooter 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-12 10:30:46 · answer #11 · answered by Spaghetti MY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋