2006-11-14 10:23:50 · 11 answers · asked by Michael A 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No...screw them, just get another job that's better than the one you had....then when they hear about you, they will kick themselves in the ***!! ;)
2006-11-14 10:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by dazed*n*confused 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all, you've got a problem. There is no such thing as "verbal assault". Words alone cannot constitute the tort of assault in pretty much any jurisdiction. Assault involves placing another person in apprehension of imminent offensive or harmful physical contact. The person needs to physically do something for this to stick.
Defamation involves saying untrue, damaging things about you in public. It is related to slander. So, if your boss said you were a thief and published this information in the newspaper, you might have something, but simply being a jerk while firing you isn't defamation. If what he said was said in private, it can't amount to defamation at all.
You'll probably want to talk to a lawyer about the possibility of damages, for wrongful termination if nothing else. But from the way you've put things it sounds like you're going to have a really hard time establishing any kind of cognizable injury.
2006-11-14 10:56:29 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a lawyer right away and they should be able to tell you if you should pursue it. They should charge you nothing for initial consulation. Write down details now because you will probably forget them and when the lawyer asks in just a day or two you will have trouble remembering...
Your boss should have been more professional about letting you go. If there is good reason to let someone go, there are a lot of ways to do it professionally, none of which includes yelling and insulting. Whatever you did to get fired, your boss was also at fault for a clumsy and very unwise way of letting you go.
2006-11-14 10:32:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well lets start at the begining. What reason did they give you for being fired? You could sue the company for verbal assault and defamation of charactor but you need to have some real solid evidence.
2006-11-14 10:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a known rule: in case you may stop for no reason then they could hearth you for no reason. you may, for sure, sue absolutely everyone for some thing, and therefore would have the load of proving that they by some means led to "damages" for which they are to blame, alongside with "wrongful termination" or the like. some states, like Missouri, have guidelines that limit firing someone for refusing to violate the regulation (depending upon a case in which a school ordered a instructor now to not list suspected baby abuse -- a contravention of state regulation). although, you'd be fired for filing a police list, which isn't a contravention of ANY regulation. BTW: you do not have the alternative to "press charges", it fairly is on the only discretion of the District criminal professional, depending upon the data available. you may really document a criticism and then it is out of your fingers so a techniques as no matter if the case is going to charges, now to not indicate conviction. different states limit firing an worker in "retaliation" for reporting unlawful acts OF THE agency, yet your case is composed of unlawful acts of a shopper. Your state guidelines would variety.
2016-11-24 19:54:48 · answer #5 · answered by barreda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proving this would be tough. Without any independent witnesses it is your word against that of your bosses.
Though you are pissed off right now, the headache of taking this to court, without some concrete proof is not worth it.
2006-11-14 10:33:44 · answer #6 · answered by zillenium_00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you damaged in front of witnesses ?
Can you prove these damages ?
There are no "charges" for you to press...
The police don't care...
Your only choice it to find a lawyer and sue for damages...
2006-11-14 10:27:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. However, your employer does not have the right to verbally abuse you. You can get all your legal rights explained to you at your employment rights centre. If you lost your job do to a heated argument, then you will be able to get it back.
2006-11-14 10:33:12 · answer #8 · answered by SCORPIO 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Press charges for what? So now its illegal to be a jerk? Grow a pair and stop whining.
2006-11-14 10:36:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
consult with an attorney. the longer you wait, the harder it will be
2006-11-14 10:29:53 · answer #10 · answered by tim g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋