I had worked for the company for over 2 years and was getting promoted. They did another backround check and I was subsequently fired. Now they have company policy about not hiring with a criminal record.Is this legal in michigan or even the entire US because they are a nation wide company.
2006-10-09 05:58:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
They cannot fire you if they do a background and creatre a policy later... at least in CA they can't but not sure about Michigan.
2006-10-09 06:03:12 · answer #1 · answered by Wannabe007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact an attorney as soon as possible. You probably have a really good claim against the employer. I believe it would be outright discrimination and fraudulent work practices for them to fire you due to information they have known at hire. It would depend on the wording of the termination papers and what they told you verbally. If they knew about it they had no reason to terminate. Also, there may be an issue for reparations based on what you may have lost if you had received the promotion. All just my opinions, but I would definitely contact an attorney.
2006-10-09 06:07:07 · answer #2 · answered by mdf2775 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-27 21:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by Mack 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you signed a something on the new policy, then I don't think they are allowed to do that.
It also depends on the position in relation to the criminal record. For instance, if you're promoted to accounting and you have fraud on your record, then they might have a case.
You should check with a lawyer.
2006-10-09 06:42:08 · answer #4 · answered by sammie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could depend on the type of job and what is on your record. It they knew what was on your record before they hired you, it should not be a reason to fire you. On the other hand, in many states they don't need a reason to fire you. For some jobs, it is illegal to employ someone with a felony conviction. Financial institutions are an example.
2006-10-09 06:09:04 · answer #5 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask a labor law attorney. If the company knew about your record when they hired you, they shouldn't now be able to fire you because of it when you were doing so well. Get some legal help and see if you can't fight this firing.
2006-10-09 06:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by Wiser1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you answered the question honestly on your employment application in the first place, you might have a case because you have since proven that you are indeed a reliable, promotion-worthy employee. If you lied or ommitted information when you first got the job, I'm afraid you might not have a leg on which to balance.
2006-10-09 06:03:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would seek out the advice of an attorney. If your employer had FULL disclosure of your past transgression(s) then I don't believe they should be able to fire you for that reason. Again, seek the advice of a lawyer. You may have a case.
2006-10-09 06:03:45 · answer #8 · answered by Scotsman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should of came out and said it .. face to face...yeah..so what cha do?
2006-10-09 06:00:44 · answer #9 · answered by oh the glamourous 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋