some say no.
2007-03-30 14:38:04 · 10 answers · asked by kyandindiana 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
hell yeah!!
They have to have a reason why they terminate you and they cant just terminate you injustly!!!
If they did I would be asking for my job back.. no wait I would be DEMANDING for my job back and if they said no and the termination was a wrongdoing I would be suing them big time!!!
2007-03-30 14:46:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
To some degree it depends what state you live in. However, most states are employment-at-will, which means you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all. However, federal law prohibits an employer for firing you because of your race, national origin, gender, religion, age (if you're 40 or older), for exercising your rights under workers' compensation, for retaliation for filing a previous claim, or for whistle-blowing (reporting illegal acts by your employer). If you were fired for any of those reasons, then you might win a lawsuit. But, you pretty much have to prove you were fired for one of these illegal reasons. If you were fired just because the boss doesn't like you, or you did something wrong, then you're not going to win. You're not going to win even if the boss or company are complete jerks unless you can show that one of the prohibited reasons is why you were fired. If you think you have a case, go see a lawyer. If the lawyer thinks you have a case, then s/he may well take your case on contingency (that is, s/he takes about a third of any settlement or judgment, but charges you nothing if your case loses).
2007-03-30 14:55:22 · answer #2 · answered by Trivial One 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absoultely, but it all depends upon the terms of one's employment. Usually, employees who are not part of a union, or don't have a contract with a written length of time...they are then usually employed "at will"....which means the employer has the right to terminate the employment "at will"...in that case, it's more difficult to prove wrongful termination. But someone might still sue about wrongful termination if he/she felt federal or state laws governing various forms of discrimination had been violated.
2007-03-30 14:47:58 · answer #3 · answered by lotsaanswers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck yes!!!!!!! I know, because I did!! And I won!!
Not sure what State your in. I'm in California. California is what's called an"At Will" eployer sate. Which means an employer can fire you for any reason. It depends why you were fired, what documentation they have and so forth. However, if you feel you have worked in a hostile environment, with age, sexual, race or any other form of descrimination you may have a case. Or if you reported the wrong doing of others and were fired for it. This is the "Whistle Blower" law.
Consult an attorney that specializes in Employment Law, and he or she will let you know if you have a case. You shouldn't have much if anything up front, as they get paid from a percent of money you win. It's a tough process, but if you were wronged as I was, stand up for yourself!! But don't file a bogus case to score some quick $.
2007-03-30 14:54:37 · answer #4 · answered by Ken C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the employer has followed all the rules for termination including training, rehab, documentation and steps of discussion, written warning and finally termination then they have all the bases covered and the termination will probably stand. This does not prevent the employee from trying to sue but diminishes the chance of success.
2007-03-30 14:49:01 · answer #5 · answered by St N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most State are "at-will" employers and can terminate you at any time with no reason, unless you have a contract with them or you are in an EEOC "protected" group and can prove that you were terminated because you were discrimated against because your employer was prejudiced against you and that is the sole reason for termination.
2007-03-31 02:54:20 · answer #6 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure hope not, until you've been the employer, you have no idea what its like trying to keep everyone happy, trying to keep your business going. Hiring a person that comes looking for a job and they turn out to be a deadbeat, you finally give up and fire them. Now the deadbeat thinks he can make some easy money, etc.
2007-03-30 14:44:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I know someone who sued there job for terminating them with a Dr's letter for being ill she got a lawyer and sued and won and also could of had her job back but declined , and got an undisclosed amount of money.
2007-03-30 14:44:00 · answer #8 · answered by Joy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It all depends on the State. In Rhode Island, you can be terminated without reason.. in Mass, you cant.
2007-03-30 14:52:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a lawyer. As far as I understand, the only chance for a suite in most cases, it is because they accuse you of doing something you did not do.
2007-03-30 14:46:32 · answer #10 · answered by eric l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋