I was fired because my boss said that I didn't do the job that I was hired to do.?

Question

Since being fired I have so far been able to gather 20 written statements and documents that show my outstanding character, work ethic and professionalism at work . I worked in a hospital as a surgical scheduler and the statements are from 19 surgeons and they are still coming in via fax. Can I sue for defamation of character? I am presently searching for an attorney who will take my case. I live in a small town and these folks have a tendecy to stick together

Answer 1

You are on the right track. Just be careful about suing your boss. It might not be a good idea at this time.
Is it possible for you to talk to your boss and smooth things out with him first? Try to convince him to revise his evaluation of you. If he refuses, get more recommendations from people who worked with you. Does your office have an exit interview in place? This is usually done by the boss of your boss. Look into this possibility. He might look into your case fairly.
Peace and every blessing!

Answer 2

what you need to find out is the "contract" you signed with your workplace for what your job specifications actually were, you have no real or even win-able case unless you can prove that you were doing what your job description stated. Just about every job with a large business has them, and working in the medical field myself, I know you should be able to find one easily enough.
BUT like an earlier person said, if you are such an amazing worker, go get another job. I am certain you can get another surgical scheduler job with the amazing references you seem to have. Don't waste your fellow taxpayer dollars on this "case", move on, get over it, be the better person. Do tell your friends that that hospital is crap, that is far more effective payback since the hospital will lost money and credibility.

Answer 3

Defamation of character would only come into play if it kept you from being hired at a new job. Such as they gave a bad reference. In most states people can fire you for any reason or no reason at all. However the letters that you have should be great to attach to your resume to get a new job.

Answer 4

First, it's not defamation of character you would be suing for, it's wrongful dismissal. Next, your priority should be securing new employment first then worry about lawsuits. And as far as lawsuits go, how are you defamed? I know it hurts beiong fired but that's hardly a case for defamation. It's wrongful dismissal that's the issue. Defamation of character is about making you out to be something you're not, i.e. they fired you saying you're a pedophile.

Focus on what matters right now and worry about settling scores later.

-- Liam

Answer 5

If you weren't doing the job you were hired to do, than what job were you doing? Were previous discussions held with your boss regarding your performance? Was there something you were responsibile for that required improvement? Although you have a great work ethic and were professional, that is something different than your actual performance on the job. Ask yourself these questions before you start thinking about a costly lawsuit. Best of luck to you.

Answer 6

you can try to sue for defamation
but who were you defamed in front of?
and of what value is your character to you in terms of dollars
chances are you will get nothing or you case will be without merit
just because other may say you were of value does not hold weight
as they are not you direct supervisor
you boss is and thus determines who stays and goes

Answer 7

Makes sense to me that the boss can document firing you.
How is that slander or as you say "defamation" of character?
Firing a person isn't because you're nice and great...it's because you didn't do what was expected of you. not what some others think of you.

Answer 8

Everyone wants to sue....geeze...that's all we do when we don't like something. If you're as great at your job as you say, then it shouldn't take too much time to find another one. Why waste all of the time and money going through trial just to get back at a job that fired you? Just move on hun.....

Answer 9

In your shoes, I would definitely ask myself if I was being completely honest. Defamation of Character roles could very well backfire!

Answer 10

Defamition usually refers to how someone acts towards others. Wrongful termination could be presented if you can show that no one tried to correct how you did your job. If you did it incorrectly.