I got fired from (worked there for a year and a half) the daycare that my daughter (she's almost 2) attends. I work there and go to college. They said the primary reason for the termination is " Your daughter loves you to much" and they also threw in there that I have missed a few day of work but didnt emphasize it (I had excused documented reasons i.e. funerals, being sick etc). After thinking it over I went back to work later that day to get some answers and make some points in a tactful manner. They basically told me the primary reason was that when I was at the daycare my daughter was too needy during the hours that I worked there and good when I didnt work there. Although, she was needy I made sure to take care of the other kids as much as I take care of her. Other than that reason, they said I did a good job but they never gave me any prior indication that they didnt like something. Is this a legal/valid reason for being fired?
2007-02-05 12:13:21 · 21 answers · asked by Joshua G 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It is possibly a legal termination. If you feel strongly about whether or not it is you could contact your local office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The handle claims of wrongful termination, no cost to file a claim.
Maybe its better to just move on and you could consider finding a job elsewhere and perhaps get some space between you and your daughter to give her room to grow? I don't know all the details of the situation but maybe that would be best for both of you.
2007-02-05 12:18:08 · answer #1 · answered by hr4me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, it is a valid reason for being fired. As obvious as it may be, your daughter sounds like she got so used to being around you that she can't stand it when you're not there. As a result, she's causing disruptions for the rest of the people and generally being hard to take care of. I'm not saying that it's a right thing to do, but your employer did have the right to fire you for those reasons. The only time a firing would be illegal would be if it were based on discrimination of some kind. Your employer can fire you without reason, if they wanted to, although that doesn't happen often.
2007-02-05 20:20:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on :
a. what the equal opportunity laws in your state are
b. what little disclaimer the business has about the right to fire people without a reason.
I would definitaly check into it if I were you. That isn't fair, and it isn't right. You should at least demand a healthy severance, as well as unemployment.
I really hope you get it all sorted out. I feel really bad for you (not in a pity way), because you are a mother that is actually working to make your child's future as good as possible (college, work, etc).
Good luck to you!
2007-02-05 20:19:46 · answer #3 · answered by C.B. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal and surely valid..
Morally right? maybe not...
They should have informed you about the potential problem and then told you there was a problem when it started bwt you and daughter "needy".
They should have told you your job was in jeopardy--and even given you written notice...
I would be "pissed" off enough to seek an attorney's opinion on the matter.. Due cause for firing should be documented...and here it is not.
2007-02-05 20:36:56 · answer #4 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say they have a diffrent reason they arent mentioning. If you are showing no unfair bias towards your own child and are treating them all evenly then thats not an excuse. They say your child is too needy so they are firing you. What about the other needy kids? are their parents eventhough they dont work there punished?
2007-02-05 20:17:39 · answer #5 · answered by comtnman2003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would half to say NO that's not a legal or valid reason for firing anyone especially if you were doing your job and had documentation when you missed work.
2007-02-05 20:49:36 · answer #6 · answered by Tiffany B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definately check more into. I am sure something can be done to them. That is just crazy. If I were I would not let my daughter go there anymore. Don't give them your money if they are going to treat you like that. I say find a new daycare asap.
2007-02-05 20:17:45 · answer #7 · answered by EMT_B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most states (if not all) they can terminate your employment at any time, and they don't even have to give you a reason. If they felt that your daughter took up too much of your time, then that's reason enough, unfortunately.
2007-02-05 20:16:53 · answer #8 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't sound very valid/leagal to me. I'm sure some kids there were more needy all the time. I would ask if you switched your daughter to a new plcae, if they would re-hire you. If not, then you may want to ask a lawyer.
2007-02-05 20:37:12 · answer #9 · answered by heartzablaze215 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in an "at will" state they can terminate employment for no reason at all. Normally they will document specific reasons employment was terminated for "full time" employees so that you can not collect/file claim for unemployment.
2007-02-05 20:20:13 · answer #10 · answered by Aaron & Morgan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋