I worked for a reputable home improvement company for almost three years. I was a cashier. Lastyear, my money kept coming up either over or short. For example, I was $9.99 over one day and then $5.00 short the next day. I voiced my complaints to my supervisor. I know how to count money, I was not taking it, but no one knew what was going on. I was just written up everytime it happened. At one point, the bookkeeper claimed I lost a check in the amount of $219. That was the last straw. I was fired the next day. After I was fired, later on that day, a co-worker found the missing check in the back of my register. The exact same place 3 other people looked before her. Even before I was fired, I was told that I had to move to another department so I would not be fired. Well, they would not move me, so I was fired anyway. Does this qualify as wrongful termination? And if so, what can I do?
P.S. Another cashier was fired for losing a check, but they found it in the same place mine was.
2006-10-16 03:02:14 · 6 answers · asked by ashyne 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You definitely have grounds for wrongful termination and yes you should see a lawyer. Make sure that you have everything documented such as dates, time, what was said, any witnesses to the conversations. Make sure you stipulate in your documentation about the other incidents that occurred regarding others concerning the check matters. Some of these employers think that they can just treat people like dirt just because the job market isn't so great right now. Every time jobs go down hill, if you're lucky enough to get one and then find out that you work for an a*shole---it's like you really try to hold on to the job because you know you need the money, but some of these employers just pretty much want you to kiss their a*ses! It's not happening with me, it never has happened with me and it never will. I don't kiss anyone's a*s at anytime. Civil Law Suits take time to settle, but if you're no longer employed for that person, it's definitely worth the wait. I have a law suit being processed right now. Since the Summer of 2004. It's 8 people including myself suing the sh/t out of an employer for harrassment. Right now that claim is between one hundred thousand to twenty million. So I can wait. I hope I live long enough to see it. These cases take longer on the docket because murder, rape and other top priority cases are always 1st! So plant your feet heavily to the ground and stomp your way into seeking some legal advice. It's works for me!
Good Luck
2006-10-16 04:37:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are likely in a "right to work State" which means they can fire you if they don't like your hair color. Speak to the department of labor in your state for advice. Work related issues vary a lot from one State to another. Since it's only a cashier job and you can likely get another one, I would just chalk it up and move along.
2006-10-16 03:08:40 · answer #2 · answered by kam_1261 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what state you live in. In south carolina, no because it's a right to work state. (right to hire, right to fire) But in most other states it's not... So probably, yes. I'd check into it. and it sounds almost like you worked for home depot as a cashier. (I was in quite a few instances with them when I worked there...
2006-10-16 03:13:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might be. Check with an attorney in your area, many give free consultations for wrongful termination.
2006-10-16 03:04:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
call the labor board in the state that you are living and they will tell you if you have a case....
2006-10-16 03:12:02 · answer #5 · answered by mysticideas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not an attorney but something is fishy somewhere.
2006-10-16 03:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by to_sassy4_u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋