2006-11-29 22:51:45 · 10 answers · asked by shan 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Almost nothing! An employer doesn't even need a reason to can you. No matter if you were accused of stealing or not, it won't make any difference. It's possible though if this same employer were to give you a bad recommendation if another perspective employer calls, you may be able to sue for defamation of character if they have no proof of you stealing. Personally, I'd do nothing, but if you have to pursue it, call a Lawyer.
2006-11-29 22:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by SGT. D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a lawyer, my advice is get a lawyer.
You might or might not have a good case. It depends on a lot of things that this forum can't take account of.
Assuming you are in the US and worked for a company, not the government, your best bet may be a lawsuit against the individuals that accused you. The employer is in the uneviable position of having to decide what really happened. So long as they did not go out of the way to publicize their opinion on it as a fact, then you probably have little of a case against the employer. The individual making the accusation, however, may not have that protection (which depends on your state's laws).
If you are outside the US, I have no clue.
2006-11-30 12:51:54 · answer #2 · answered by Chris Lemens 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several steps you can take in this situation.
You can file a complaint with the Labour Board citing wrongfull dismissal.
You can hire a lawyer to sue for damages.
To get the ball rolling I would send a registered letter to your ex-employer stating that you didn't steal and therefore you were wrongfully dismissed. You should demand re-instatement and barring that the proof that they have that you stole. Make it clear that failure to respond will result in further action by any and all means at your disposal without further notice,and give them a deadline.
After that follow up with the Labour Board and a lawyer, in that order.
2006-11-30 07:12:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can prove you didn't steel, I would contact A lawyer and sue for defamation of character. In the state of Michigan..... We are an at will state, which means your employer doesn't have to have A reason to let you go. It's BS but there's really nothing any one can do... I guess that's why MI has the highest unemployment rate!!
2006-11-30 07:03:20 · answer #4 · answered by damifiknow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can file a complaint with the Dept of Labor. Or if you have lawyer friend or a little money you can sue them for economical loss Don't let them get away with it!
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2006-11-30 07:56:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer! Unless they have evidence you stole , they can not do that . Try to sue them as well, in this case they deserve it. Then you should look for a better job.
2006-11-30 06:54:25 · answer #7 · answered by Rachel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First step is go to the labor board and file a complaint stating your case. And give any proof you have about why it was not you.
2006-11-30 06:55:16 · answer #8 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing much you can do, unless you can come up with evidence to clear yourself.
2006-11-30 06:54:32 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
file appeal, contact lawyer, take polygraph..
2006-11-30 07:21:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋