I was terminated in June from a contractual position with the state. There were reports given that I violated several rules of the job. At first it was just my husband who was fired but when I started asking questions, I also was terminated. I have asked by phone and certified letters to receive a copy of the alleged incident but my boss stated"she did not want to fuel the fire any more and the person asked to remain confidential. There was supposely a through police investigation done on the matter as well. No police ever came to me and asked me questions. The info that the person got about my job was very easy to find out. We live in a small community and everyone knows everything that happens here.So anyone can find anything out they want.
2006-09-20 22:27:02 · 4 answers · asked by emttaz 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The Right to Information Act is quite comprehensive and you are entitled to have access to even the officials nloting in the file. In case you and your husband were laid off for some alleged irregularities you will have all the more rigfhts, not only as a citizen but also as the affected person, to have access to the file. I feel that the powers-that-be are reluctant to let you see the file as they are perhaps not sure their action was warranted and they would be called upon to explain. Depending upon the circumstances you may proceed further if not anything then to clealr your name and conscience.
2006-09-20 22:42:14 · answer #1 · answered by Prabhakar G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under our constitution isn't it quite clear you have the right to be confronted by your acuser? Since the police were involved I would be inclined to agree and say yes!
However, you would more than likely need to consult an attorney and file a "wrongful termination" suit against the firm!
The fact that you weren't actually an "employee" but rather a "sub contractor" (a scheme many companies are employing these days) certainly will have it's reperccussions regarding your situation! I would think unless your contract specifically implies dates from when to when, the firm can discharge you at their descretion. Quite complicated and only an attorney in your state is going to be able to sort through the legalities of your situation at hand!
2006-09-24 03:20:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Termination cases should be given due process just like notice and hearing. An employee should be notified of his offense including the right to know the complaint and who filed it. If these requirements were not observed, the termination is illegal under the labor laws.
2006-09-20 23:11:32 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say you just might want to speake to a lawyer, pretty quickly. Good luck, I went to my company controller to tell him the books needed to be looked at because there were things going on that were not right, well I ended up being the one with out my job, no unemployment benefits and don't really know what to do next but you may also want to contact the fair house and labor department.
2006-09-20 23:56:03 · answer #4 · answered by krs451960lovesnlc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋