My employer said he was going to be cutting back his hours and told me he no longer needed my services, even though I have worked the longest at my position. He also told his entire staff that he was firing me before he told me.
2007-03-12 15:00:03 · 7 answers · asked by Mandi R 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
If it was truly downsizing, it is legal. The fact he told others first is just bad manners and stupidity. Others won't respect him and he may have employee problems down the road. If it is a larger company, they may to have a written process as to whom is chosen and why. Longevity means little except in a union environment, in many cases. If he made any comments to others that you were being terminated because of your maternity leave, you may have legal recourse. If you believe this, consult an attorney, they'll know the specific laws that apply to your case and will know if it can be proven, in their opinion. Congrat's on the baby!
PS: I'd recommend an attorney before any state or local agency. They aren't lawyers and do not know the intricasies or if the case is winnable.
2007-03-12 15:06:58 · answer #1 · answered by Partisanshipsux 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She has criminal floor to sue her former company. that's a sturdy issue that she did not take the severance nor signal those papers!!! She has the right to be informed, even on maternity leave, if some thing is occurring that could replace her job status. now to not practice maximum paces provide 6-8 weeks of maternity leave earlier even considering filling a position. If she is having complications searching a job, she will record for unemployment reward, yet when i replaced into her, i'd locate a sturdy criminal specialist and SUE!!!!
2016-12-01 22:06:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a federal law call the Family Medical Leave Act that protects you and depending on where you live there may be a State law that further protects you. Do a little research for a local govt office that may be able to assist you. Your boss is a prick by the way. Good luck.
2007-03-12 15:05:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he may mah stuck his foot in his mouth.
Call your Labor board and EEO as well as State Attorney Generals Office.
I would also contact an attorney in this field....
Sounds like the boss and Company has a lawsuit a'coming..
Hope you can get two or three person to verify your claim also.
2007-03-12 15:09:48 · answer #4 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An employment attorney will be happy to evaluate to your situation free of charge to determine if your rights or the law were violated.
2007-03-12 15:41:12 · answer #5 · answered by shmigs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should really call labor commision and explain your situation because it does sound like it was for no reason then you being pregnant..if this is the case..then it is illegal and they will help you with getting your legal represantation and telling you your labor rights...good luck
2007-03-12 15:03:49 · answer #6 · answered by Curiously 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably cosult legal counsel.
2007-03-12 17:45:12 · answer #7 · answered by thomy8s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋