I went to work yesterday just like I have done for the past year and a half hour before quitting time, I was called into my supervisor's office. All three supervisors and a rep from human resources were there and I was informed that my position had been eliminated. I had no forewarning or anything. Now I'm going through the psychological trauma of trying to figure out how I am going to pay the bills and buy food for my daughter and me.
The reason for thinking about suing is because there are many other people there that don't have as much time in the company that I have and it would've made more sense for them to get rid of that person and keep me. Also on their intranet, there are job postings that I am qualified for. Why couldn't they just move me to another position? Do I have a case?
2007-02-09 03:13:05 · 6 answers · asked by Gail 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
No you don't have a case. Your positin no longer exists, there fore you are no longer needed there. It's an As$ hole move, on thier part, but completely legal. Just collect unemployment untill you find a new job
2007-02-09 03:21:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and No.
If you are the only one who is eliminated in the company not because of performance, you may want to ask for reason first. But most likely, they will say company restructure. The posting in the intranet is just a way to shift around people so that they can save money. That is a company politics. They want to save money, so they lay off people and they do not care if you are qualified for other position or not.
I got laid off twice, and be like you that first thing in my mind suing for the company. However, if you do that, and fail and you may lose your severance pay as well. (You probably have to sign an agreement that if you go thru legal process, you may not get severance pay)
If I were you, I would look for jobs immediate, forget about the unemployment, but of course, get them anyway, but don't wait until full unemployment is collected. Of course, if you have a free lawyer and it won't interrupt your unemployment insurance and/or severance pay, I would go for the law suit.
Good luck to your job search! (by the way, Feb, is hiring month.. you should look now .. lots of jobs are monster.com.. I am looking too)
2007-02-09 11:24:17 · answer #2 · answered by YourDreamDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a huge pain in the butt to lose a job but I don't know if you could really call it trauma. The companies these days ar5e very good at covering their tracks so they can't be sued. I'd suggest that you just take the unemployment and go look for something else.
2007-02-09 11:22:31 · answer #3 · answered by J D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you do not have a case. Especially if your state is an "at will" employment state. They didn't do anything wrong, they terminated you legally, they don't have to let you know you are going to be terminated, they don't have to give you notice, and they do not have to consider you for any other positions within their company.
Because you were terminated you can file for unemployment, I highly suggest doing so.
Research for new positions, make a goal to send your resume to 20 different companies this weekend. Best of luck to you!
2007-02-09 12:22:09 · answer #4 · answered by cooling1981 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, employers hire you under a at will contract, meaning you can quit at any time, and they can let you go at will. An employer can let you go for no reason. You can only sue if the employer violated your human rights such sexual harassment, age discrimination, etc. You cannot sue your employer because your job was eliminated. They knew what they were doing that is why supervisors, and HR was there. Witnesses to the fact. They did what is referred to as CYA. cover your ...!
I have a good friend who is a employer attorney and we have talked at great lengths about this subject.
2007-02-09 11:41:21 · answer #5 · answered by jusdandee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
File for unemployment insurance.
2007-02-09 11:20:36 · answer #6 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋