The boss had called for a small shipment of bubble wrap. Friday, when the employee received the $40 worth of bubble wrap she placed it under her desk (like what is done with every small shipment) and the following monday, it was gone. The boss accused the employee of stealing, and fired her. Is this grounds for firing? or are there other actions to be taken?
2007-04-03 07:09:11 · 6 answers · asked by Bob K 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
What proof does the boss have that she took it? May want to check with the cleaning service. Perhaps it was moved to another room. (I can't understand why somebody would want to steal bubble wrap!!)
It may be time to clarify procedures for what is to be done with small shipments.
Looks like the boss acted on impulse. I don't know what recourse you have. Maybe if there is a union, it may be time to talk to someone in the union. Does the boss have a boss? Maybe you could talk to him/her.
2007-04-03 07:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by salsera 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have a contract, you can be fired just for being ugly. As an at-will employee, the boss doesn't need a reason. However, most don't because then they would have to pay unemployment (the state pays, but the employer contributes). If she was falsely accused of theft, she might have a legitimate defamation lawsuit. She would have to show damages.
2007-04-03 14:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by Jim J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically you can be fired for anything. an at-will contract is the worst because then you don't even need an excuse to be fired. however, if the employee wants, an investigation can take place. if you were fired on an accusation and not proof. i would speak with the hr director and get all the info together, they would know the exact rights of the employee and employer.
2007-04-03 14:19:09 · answer #3 · answered by nytzgrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like I wouldn't want to work for that ****** of a boss anyways.
If she was in her probationary period (usually 6 months) she could be dismissed for anything.
Other than that, there are certain protections that employees have. She would have to speak to an attorney to explore her options.
2007-04-03 14:14:39 · answer #4 · answered by powhound 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what state it was in and if the employee belonged to a union or not. If she belonged to a union she should contact her union rep asap. If she doesn't belong to a union, she should file a grievance or follow whatever internal review process they have at her job.
2007-04-03 14:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by trish_tcrp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
was it an "at will" contract with the employee?
if not, does he have proof? what about the cleaning crews? other employees?
2007-04-03 14:13:40 · answer #6 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋