i lost my job today because of my boss
she is anti-gay
what should i do?
2006-11-30 10:50:32 · 12 answers · asked by ? 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
It depends on the state you are in.
If you are in a state with equal protection laws (the Northeast, West Coast and a scattering of other states like IL) then contact a labor attorney at once.
If you are unionized contact your union no matter what state you are in.
If she did anything to document the reason for your firing, be certain to keep a copy of it, get statements from any witnesses and have them affadavited at once -- and contact Lambda Legal Defense
You can reach them at the following addresses -- select the one nearest you:
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and whether or not you have legal recourse in your state -- and in this situation. Do not lose hope, do not back down one inch, and get there to start looking for another job.
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2006-11-30 11:06:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, first contact unemployment for a hearing. Next, is it company policy to fire someone due to their sexual orientation? Now that things are fresh in your mind write down every instance where your boss treated you differently due to her personal views on gay people.
I do not know the laws where you live at, but you may consider contacting a gay rights group to check if your firing was legal. Depending on the laws where you live, you may have grounds for a lawsuit. You may also want to engage a local gay rights group to help organize a visible boycott against your former employer. If your employer was a national company, contact a national gay rights group to help publicize your firing in areas besides your own community wherever your former employer has a presence because companies hate bad publicity.
Don't be quiet, don't give up, and get even.
2006-11-30 21:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by χριστοφορος ▽ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on yor state and the laws. If you're in a state that prohibits discrimination against gays, they can be fined and have to give you your job back
2006-11-30 23:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have proof that you were fired because of your orientation, and not because of any other reason, I would talk to a lawyer right away.
2006-11-30 18:56:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We need a LOT more info.
Do you have civil rights protection where you live?
Does your employer have a nondiscrimination policy that includes us?
2006-11-30 19:11:26 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you want some real help. you have got to give a lot more details than this. if you were as lousy at your job as you are at writing questions. no wondew why you got fired.
2006-11-30 18:53:44 · answer #6 · answered by shyboy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
file a discrimination complaint
2006-11-30 18:53:16 · answer #7 · answered by purpleaura1 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
straighten out
2006-12-01 07:11:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
law suit her *** off
2006-11-30 19:23:19 · answer #9 · answered by poodle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
collect unemployment. =o/
2006-11-30 18:53:48 · answer #10 · answered by What'd You Say? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋