I recently got a job working as an ordering associate for a medical supplies company. I was informed that its not necessary for you to list former jobs on your application if you were paid "under the table" or if they can not give a reference. My boss is a very strict, fundamentalist Christian, and is always talking about how this person or that person sinned and obviously need to get into church.
My boss' nephew came to visit her at work one day, and he informed my boss that he recognized me from his "sinful" days because I used to be a stripper. This was like, 5-6 years ago. My boss asked me if it was true, and I told her that I didn't like to talk about my past.
3 days later, my boss fired me for not providing accurate previous work information on my application. I feel that she's firing me for personal reasons because being a stripper doesn't go along with her religious beliefs. Can I do anything about this? Is this wrongful termination? Please help ...
2007-01-01 17:44:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
To Q and A --
I didn't realize that my boss was this judgemental when I applied for the job. I didn't realize it until I actually started working there for about a week or so. By that time, I had grown to like the other aspects of my job, including the paycheck. *sigh*
2007-01-01 17:57:00 · update #1
Oh okay, you said "how long" ... my bad.
2007-01-01 17:57:47 · update #2
Most applications say that if you omit or alter the truth of your work history that you can be terminated.
The best you can do if you really want to work for this person is to ask for an appointment with her.
Tell her that the reason you don't like to talk about that part of your past is because you are embarrassed by it and that you quit because you realized that it was wrong and ask her to reconsider. Do not mention that it was under the table either because it is wrong to work anywhere under those conditions because you don't pay taxes. Because there are no paper trials to it is a job that never existed but you can't claim that it wasn't you because not being willing to talk about it when it came up is admitting that it was you.
If you try and get your job back and don't, you might want to think about slapping her nephew around! {;-)
2007-01-01 18:14:48 · answer #1 · answered by Ta Dah! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It certainly sounds like unfair termination if not wrongful. It depends on whether or not you signed a contract and what that contract says. Often, with employees paid under the table, there is no contract; employers like that for tax reasons. You could try going to your human resources department and informing them of the situation. They are required to keep your story confidential and not tell any other employee. If you feel as though you can't trust them, don't go.
It's a shame this happened to you, and it might be best to let it go. Not everyone you work for will be so intolerant, I hope. But next time, even if it is another under-the-table job, get something in writing that lays out the terms of your employment. Your employer should have a copy and you should have a copy. That way, if this does ever happen again, you really do have legal recourse.
2007-01-02 01:57:30 · answer #2 · answered by Come on in, the water's lovely 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He cannot fire you because you were a stripper (to do so would be a job discrimination), but he probably could fire you because you lied about your previous employment. However, if you could prove that he did said that you do not have to list former jobs on your application, and what you did was just an omission (not mentioned you were a stripper), then you may have the case.
I suggest you talk to a lawyer specializing in wrongful dismissal. Most lawyers do not charge for initial consultation. If they think there is a good chance to win the case, they may even willing to work on a contingency basis.
2007-01-02 02:04:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it said specifically on the application that you didn't have to put paid under the table jobs on the application, then yes, it is wrongful termination. Also, she has no proof that you were a stripper, just hearsay from her nephew. For all anyone knows, he could have mixed you up with someone else. I would go talk to an attorney. What she did wasn't right.
2007-01-02 01:51:25 · answer #4 · answered by Holly 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can be fired for not providing accurate information on your application and sometimes things you do in the past can come back to bite you. Maybe move to another city and start fresh.
2007-01-02 03:32:20 · answer #5 · answered by frr_ls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically you might have grounds for a wrongful termination complaint but proving it would be nearly impossible. You will be better off in the long run just letting it go. How long could you have worked for someone so judgemental anyway. You'll find something better.
2007-01-02 01:52:15 · answer #6 · answered by QandA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your boss may think and say he is a Christian. But his action proves that he does not follow the teachings of the bible.
"Though shall not judge - lest thy be judged"
This guy is a hypocrite - and so is his nephew.
My advice - move on. There is a better position out there that is worthy of your talent and desire to work.
Good luck - God Bless
2007-01-02 01:57:10 · answer #7 · answered by ump2please 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is necessary to list your previous jobs on your app
and working under the table is illegal so your boss has every right to fire you
2007-01-02 01:57:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your information is correct; it would be wrongful termination. Lawyer up girlfriend. Good luck & God bless. Love you!
2007-01-02 01:49:04 · answer #9 · answered by skayrkroh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People can be fired for any reason or no reason as long as it's within their probationary time.
You could try..but I doubt anything will come of it.
2007-01-02 01:53:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋