This week I was asked to leave the company. I was serving a 3 month probational period and just covered 2. I was aware that during the period it was far to be fired, than if I hadn't served it. however, one of the document given and signed by me stated that something like; during my probational period I must give one weeks notice to leave, or must b egiven one weeks notice if asked to leave. aftwer which this comes to 1 (or maybe 3) months.
My point here is: is having been asked to leave that very second after my meeting a breach of contract, or if not a 'breach' - was this action done the wrong way? is this the correct way (does it deopend on company policy)?
what options could i take now regarding the issue?
p.s. i was fired for being late more than once during probation.
2007-01-09 00:23:38 · 10 answers · asked by boyle_toyle 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you were fired on the spot, there is probably something in any agreement that states that your job, at least during the probationary period is at your employer's pleasure. Being late twice probably violates your probation and makes it completely fair that you be fired. If you do not have a written agreement that states the terms of your employment, you have no case.
2007-01-09 00:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what job was it? Your explanation is a little confusing.
I expect if you tried to push this issue they would say they gave you the opportunity to leave immediately to prevent you any further embarrassment and upset. They would prob say you were very welcome to spend the rest of the week under a juge cloud and loads of stress because you had been fired although I expect the notice period only came in after probation.
I was once in a similar position as you (due to me letting slip I had applied for another job) and found my desk cleared the next morning. They did however pay me rather well to go quietly but I wasnt in my probationary period and was very capable of putting a good argument against them. The money did its job tho and I just left with my tail between my legs (so to speak).
My advice to you is to look forward, dont dwell on it all but learn from it all. Go and be better than you ever would have been with them - and dont be late again!!
2007-01-09 00:34:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No the fact you were late on more than one occasion during probation shows you were not worthy to be offered a full time contract the company was well within its rights to get rid of you as unsuitable
2007-01-09 00:34:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel sorry for you but the point is you messed up by allowing your employers to get the better side of you.The document you signed has got no bearing to your expulsion.
When you are on probation you should always try to do things the right way because all eyes will be on you.
2007-01-09 00:41:01 · answer #4 · answered by wise5557 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in an "at will" employment state I don't think you can win if you dispute your termination as breach of contract. Being late for work is cause for termination.
2007-01-09 00:33:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically you are due 1 week severance pay. If you can prove your case in court that would be good. But, you will probably spend more time and money on suing than it is worth.
2007-01-09 00:33:55 · answer #6 · answered by firefly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would normally be required to comlete your weeks work, however if the post you held dealt with company accounts, customers or computers they could argue you were asked to leave in case you messed up the systems, however they are still required to pay you for the notice period
2007-01-09 02:48:41 · answer #7 · answered by sunnybums 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were repeatedly late you failed to meet the terms of your contract and they were perfectly within their rights to fire you immediately.
2007-01-09 00:54:43 · answer #8 · answered by Barrie G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are too many variables to answer your question. I hope that you have learned that being on time is important in every aspect of your life.
2007-01-09 00:29:11 · answer #9 · answered by Pedro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck with that!
2007-01-09 00:28:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋