I was due into work at 3pm on a Friday, and to work an overnight shift until 3pm on Saturday. But found that I was only told just to "gather my things and go home" by a replacement
employee. No contact or written explaination provided. Just told by someone new. This cant be allowed right? It is now Tues. and no one has called me since or told me anything about whats going on or what I am suppose to do now with the company. I recieved 2 service awards and an evaluation in the last two weeks and the evaluation was good and included a raise. So how is a company allowed to mess your head like this? I'm confused and have no idea as to my personal rights as an employee in this situation. Please advise.
2007-03-19 15:14:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In most sates, you have the right to find a new job. They don't have to give you notice, an explanation, or anything.
2007-03-19 15:19:06 · answer #1 · answered by normobrian 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The company you were working for had the right to terminate you with out notice or explanation. Most employees are considered "at will" employees which means not only can you up and quite but that they can up and fire you. The whole "2 weeks notice" thing an employee gives when quiting is out of courtesy it is not law.
2007-03-19 15:24:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most cases you work at the pleasure of your employer. If you are in a union and have a contract with your company the company must comply with the terms of the contract. That means the company must have a reason for letting you go. Without a contract you can be dismissed simply because your boss doesn't like your face. Many companies routinely fire higher earning workers and replace them with new people at a lower wage. You can fight them if you can prove age discrimination, but it isn't easy. It's almost better to earn a bit less than the people around you, even if your job performance rates higher than theirs. Sorry, but that's America. Unions are dying out and worker rights are dying out with them. I predict a resurgence of contract workers (union workers), but not until things get much worse than they are now.
2007-03-19 15:26:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the companies policy. Are you a Union Member? Are you over 50? Are you a member of a protected group? Viet Nam Vet?
2007-03-19 15:19:52 · answer #4 · answered by 1st Buzie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Contact employee services.
2007-03-19 15:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by jquick13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most companies in the US have an "at will" policy which means they can dismiss you at anytime without any reason.
It seems unusual that your supervisor didn't do it...Maybe give them a call.
2007-03-19 15:19:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋