2007-02-19 11:59:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There is something called Retaliation, and that is what has occured here. If you know for a fact that you were fired for that reason, then you certainly have a case. You cannot be retaliated against for any report of harassment, discrimination, or breaking any laws (like labor laws).
Now, if you have been disciplined for anything while you worked there, and they have documentation on that, then they may able to win in court because they could have said it was due to that. If you have a clean slate, you most likely have a case.
2007-02-19 12:02:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. But only for making you work after you've already punched out. That's illegal. However, it's not illegal to make housekeepers walk up stairs and not provide them with an elevator. A bit of advice though: While what he's doing is wrong, you should think about how this is really going to go down. If you complain to the labor board about your boss, there will be an investigation and if he's found to be in violation, he will be fined and be forced to pay you back for your wages. However, there's nothing that stops him from firing you. Technically, he can't fire you for blowing the whistle, but that doesn't stop him from just firing you for one of the thousand things you do that make it perfectly legal for him to fire you. Like "just feeling like you're not working hard enough". So, keep in mind that while you might get better treatment at work and your boss IS wrong for making you work off the clock, you WILL lose your job if you do this. So decide what is more important: Putting up with this or keeping your job. I'm NOT saying you're wrong for doing this at all, I'm just giving you a real world perspective since we're not living in an ivory tower where everything turns out right for the good guys in the end.
2016-05-24 18:09:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not legal for an employer to fire/retaliate against an employee for filing a complaint with a State, Local or Government Agency. Without the specifics I'm unable to fully answer your question about which law. One thing to remember, it's more than likely that your former employer will have a different reason for dismissing you than you claim above. Employer retaliation is definitely against the law. You have several options or avenues to pursue. You may file a complaint with your State Labor Board or an contact a Labor Attorney who specializes in employment law. Most States have a Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Department, your local Unemployment office would be able to provide you with the appropriate phone numbers.
2007-02-20 22:32:37 · answer #3 · answered by HotLikeMe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search it on google to get the right answer or look in the phone book for a lawyer n tell your story cuz u should have no problem getting 1 for this issue.I have been told that it is NOT legal to fire anyone for those kind of reasons.Get a lawyer and sue.Depending on the size of the company they might want to settle out of court so there company doesn't look bad cuz they would lose customers for firing someone like that which means it can get bad enough for the company that they lose everything that's how much damage I was told this fire could do.Good luck n hope u get a lot.U can always make them keep u on to work lol...could u imagine having to look at someone everyday that won all your money in court is now in your face everyday with no choice n it's your company.Oh the irony lol...Well have a wonderful wk.
2007-02-19 12:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by too4barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not legal but then, why would you want to be in a place where you called the labor board? It won't take them any time to make up something else to fire you on. The most you could hope to get would be back pay for the time you've been without work.
2007-02-19 12:06:18 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not legal, but the labor board never does anything in my experience, unless you could potentially become high profile. And if you take it to court, you could win your job back, but is that where you want to work now? You should file another report about being fired in retaliation, but they probably won't do anything. In the mean time, you might want to try to get another job.
2007-02-19 12:05:21 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal. Your right to report labor law infringements is protected in those same laws, in fact your identity should have been kept secret to protect you from retaliation.
Unfortunately, your employer probably found some technically legal justification to fire you. As long as he has some plausible excuse, it will be impossible for you to prove wrongful termination.
2007-02-19 12:03:54 · answer #7 · answered by juicy_wishun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No; it's not legal. You can get a lawyer. Or you can get even.
But do you think you can work in a hostile environment now?
Kill your boss. Kill him and the managers who supported him, and gain back your lost respect.
Then kill as many scabs and illegal aliens as you can before you are stopped.
2007-02-19 12:04:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That may have been the reason why you were fired, but I doubt that was the reason he gave. Only a moron would fire you for that and admit to it. Bosses are very wily people.
2007-02-19 12:02:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call State Attorney General Office.
Your State Atty Gen EEO can advise you.
2007-02-19 12:04:06 · answer #10 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋