MY HUSBAND WORKS AS A SECURITY GUARD FOR A BIG SECURITY COMPANY. HE HAS BEEN AT A PATICULAR SITE FOR 9 MONTHS.ABOUT A WEEK AGO, A WALLET WAS TURNED IN THAT WAS FOUND,IT BELONGED TO SOMEONE REALLY IMPORTANT AT THE COMPANY. A GUARD TOOK THE WALLET AND LOGGED IT IN THE JOG BOOK AND WENT HOME. THERE ARE ABOUT 40 GUARDS THERE AT NIGHT ALONG WITH MY HUSBAND. THERE WAS ONLY ONE GUARD THAT WAS IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE WALLET, HE WAS FIRED ABOUT THREE DAYS AGO. (EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE NO PROOF THAT HE TOOK IT.) ALL GUARDS WERE QUESTIONED BY THE POLICE. THEY TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT HE WAS LET GO. HE WILL BE MEETING WITH SOMEONE IN A FEW HOURS TO BE TOLD WHY! ie. ,MY HUSBAND AND THE OTHER GUARD ARE 2 OF THE 4 GUARDS THAT ARE BLACK. THE OTHER 38 ARE NON BLACKS. IS THIS WRONG? WHAT CAN HE DO ABOUT IT? hE IS A GREATD EMPLOYEE HAS WORKED FOR THIS COMPANY FOR OVER 6 YEARS, NEVER CALLS OUT, ALWAYS DOES OVERTIME,& HAS NEVER BEEN LATE! He cannot afford leagal rep what can he do? PLEASE HELP!
2006-10-27 00:34:14 · 14 answers · asked by Jm 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Unfortunately we live in a world of prejudice. I'm not an attorney, but I do believe it would be is important that your husband take copious notes at the meeting, including who says what....etc. Would it be possible for him to tape record the meeting? Surely his former employer would want evidence of what is said at the meeting too. Your husband should write down his recollection of the events now while his memory is still fresh. I'm not sure if it would be possible for you to retain a lawyer at this late hour, but it certainly wouldn't hurt you to have legal representation before/during the meeting.
If your husband is a good hard worker and if he didn't take the wallet, AND if he believes that the black workers were fired because of their race, then I believe he should pursue his rights (after he understands the downfall to filing suit). If there is no other common denominator between the guards who were let go, that seems pretty blatant.
Firing someone just because they are black is no different from firing someong because they are a woman, because they are Christian, because they are ____________ - you fill in the blank. It's wrong.
Don't be afraid to pursue your rights. Our society only gets better by those willing to make a stand to make it better. Just talk to an attorney experienced in this type of matter so that you fully understand your rights and the possible downfall of filing suit. You can check with the ACLU and they can steer you in the right direction for representation.
GOOD LUCK.
2006-10-27 02:31:16 · answer #1 · answered by vbrink 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though it is a bum deal that is how non union jobs go, employers can fire you cause you have bad breath.
You might try suing for wrongful termination, especially since he is under a cloud of theft.
This could make it very hard for him to find another job.
If you can not afford an attorney try legal aid.
Cause this could ruin his career.
No one will hire a security guard that was fired under a cloud of wrong doing. (Theft)
Maybe he should offer to take a lie detector test about the theft.
HE COULD CLEAR HIMSELF.
2006-10-27 01:19:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you see what there reasons are first and then take it from there. You are making an assumption that he was fired becasue he is black... Don't play the I'm black card most everyone is tired of hearing this. See what they say then contact Equal Oppurtunity Office in yoru area and see if they might be able to help you
2006-10-27 00:49:05 · answer #3 · answered by dumpllin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds grossly unfair. I am truly sorry that your husband was made a scape-goat.
Try the ACLU or the Legal Aid Society.
Good Luck!
Remember, when one door is closed another will open.
2006-10-27 00:38:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I echo above comments. Be honest and tell the truth. And don't play the race card...even though there may be something to it, people authorities immediately tune you out once those words are uttered.
2006-10-27 00:43:09 · answer #5 · answered by The ~Muffin~ Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a good lawyer. Sounds like he was an scape goat for something. They might try to blame other things on him now that he is gone..
2006-10-27 00:42:43 · answer #6 · answered by jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-27 01:56:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just be honest and hope for the best. Don't play the race card. Everyone is tired of hearing that crap.
2006-10-27 00:37:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
just let go, its one of those things. believe that every thing in life happens for a reason, this might be for the best.(when one door closes another opens)
2006-10-27 00:39:58 · answer #9 · answered by Obino 10-10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you work at the employers convenience
they can fire you for any reason or no reason at all
sorry, best thing to is, look for a new job
2006-10-27 00:38:18 · answer #10 · answered by Pobept 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋