I was offered a job in another state at mid-sized company. After communicating with the owner of the company back and forth I was hired and was to start working in February. We continued to communicate on the phone and thru e-mail about being more than just an employee.(It was wrong on my part, I know!) As I got to know this person, I realized I did not want to pursue anything more than just a business relationship. After informing this individual, I was told to forget about the job and that he would wire me money and to not ever call again. I quit my job in the state I live in and dropped my classes for the spring semester and have spent money preparing for the move. I feel I was wrongfully terminated. Can I sue this person? And if so, I seek to be compensated for this. I have no job, money, and cant go to school this semester. How much can victims of wrongful termination expect to get money wise?
2007-01-11 16:40:37 · 10 answers · asked by Adriene 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It really depends on what you signed and what they signed.
An employment contract would strengthen your case, since most states are "at will" states when it comes to working relationships between employer and employee.
At will means you can quit and/or be fired with no recourse.
In your case , you never even started at the job. So, again, whatever paperwork you signed is critical in determining damages, hence retribution for any actions or inactions you took due to the agreement you made with your new employer.
This answer is just an opinion, and not legal advice.
Seek the advice of a qualified professional in your case.
2007-01-11 16:47:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry, but I agree that you have to just chalk this up as a lesson learned--about the importance of a contract, how tenuous job situations can be, and how to act in a professional context. My guess is you are young--and I don't mean that as an insult--but when you gain more experience in jobs you will see why you did not make good decisions. Do not mix personal and business. It's a cliche, but it's true. Go back to school and be ready for the next job search. Good luck.
2007-01-13 08:09:22 · answer #2 · answered by lmac4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can clearly establish that you were terminated because of your denial of establishing a personal relationship with your Boss yes you maybe able to sue for harassment. Not sure if it's sexual harassment because we don't have the extent and details of your personal communications.
How much money could you sue for? well depends on the actual and projected damages you have incurred. You may include moral and punitive damages on your claim but it is subject to determination by a judge or jury as the case maybe.
Law suits will take more money and time on your part, always weigh your options before planning legal representation.
2007-01-11 18:49:35 · answer #3 · answered by gatwick100 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can not only sue this person for wrongfull termination, you can sue them for sexual harrasment. what this person did to you is the text book definition. irregardless of wether you initiated the contact. if they used the jobs termination to get back at you they are in violation of the law. speciffcially the law forbidding retaliation for dening someones adavnces.
If you have the emails and other correspondence you can file a claim with the companies human resources department, if they do not provide a satisfactory outcome then you should speak to an attourney and see where it can lead. also speak with the better business bureau as they may be able to direct you to an appropriate responce.
If you did not keep the emails Im afraid you may have a tough time. youll have to convince the appropriate authorities that the contatc was mutual and that when you decided to end the relationship he retaliated.
2007-01-11 16:53:10 · answer #4 · answered by catsi563 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You were not wrongfully terminated. An employer can hire at "will" and can terminate your employment any time they want. Chalk it up as a lesson learned and next time do not play with people's emotions, especially a potential employer. Now, you are scheming up new golddigging tactics by filing for "wrongful termination." Do you really want to drag your name through the mud? Do you really want to appear as nothing more than a tacky, trifling, ho? Move on from it. It will make you stronger. Read Malcolm X Autobiography for strength, and Jackio O biography to learn charm and class. sighs.............
2007-01-11 16:45:20 · answer #5 · answered by adjoadjo 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You can't really sue him/her because you will look like you were setting them up for this. What you should have done is made them not want you in some way. Then you would still be working because they would feel obligated to keep you. Say some really off the wall stuff or fart and be stupid or something. Make them lose the attraction next time.
2007-01-11 16:47:28 · answer #6 · answered by Daniel R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At least wait til you HAVE the job to start playing mind games with the boss.
2007-01-11 16:50:19 · answer #7 · answered by The Maestro 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you didn't sign any legal paperwork, then you have no agreement, therefore you weren't an employee, and in turn, the other person was not obligated to you in any way.
2007-01-11 16:44:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state, and did you have a contract?
2007-01-11 16:44:14 · answer #9 · answered by Kymmie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
got what you deserved in this case. Playing the victim now is kind of sick.
2007-01-11 16:43:56 · answer #10 · answered by Chloe 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋