I was fired over the phone and they sent one of the managers to supervise the procedure. They made me do all of my notes before telling me that they're firing me. When they gave out the reason, there are no memos supporting their claims. Is this still a case? Happened in Illinois.
2007-03-21 14:16:19 · 5 answers · asked by cowboybuboy 2 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ Other - US Local Businesses
nope illinois you are considered" at-will employee" which means they can fire you for anything. Sucks that workers have no rights... I worked in a communist run office they fired people for dressing-up. or not finishing work on time. Best bet is do what I did when i got fired for not making the company enough profit. Picket them..The embarrasment they get off you picketing them makes them look bad. Write letters to your newpaper editoral sections. You just can't slander the companys name. Just be simple big white board with big black thick letters that say " UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICED HERE" your better off the lack of stress is easier on your body.
2007-03-21 14:47:32 · answer #1 · answered by I race cars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a rule of thumb, in most instances, you only have 366 days from when the actual event took place to press charges. Any time there after you have no legal rights to press charges. While it was unethical to terminate you over the phone, your time to press charges has passed. If you want to be sure on the actual facts of the law pertaining to this, seek counsel with a lawyer or local magistrate (Judge).
2007-03-21 21:30:00 · answer #2 · answered by disciple92800 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the division of labor and rights for your state. My husband was just fired for no apparent reason and we talked to a lawyer and the lawyer basically told us no it's not fair, but in most states, unless you are union, the employer has the right to hire and fire at their discretion.
2007-03-21 21:31:44 · answer #3 · answered by veronica c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. (opinion)
The *only* actionable thing that they did was firing you without just cause.
HOWEVER...if you were within your probationary period (generally 90 days, but your contract could specify up to 6 months or more), you can be fired for any or no reason, with no recourse, and it's non-actionable - unless you can prove it was due to discrimination.
2007-03-21 21:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact an attorney, you should be able to find one who will do an initial consultation w/o charge or for a minimal charge. You are going to need one to take it to court anyway (at least if you hope to win), so start out right.
2007-03-21 21:25:11 · answer #5 · answered by azohawk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋