I was wrongfully mistreated at this company i was working at 3-4 years ago. I got fired for no legitimate reseaon except that i was too "white" for the job (by the way i am asian). I didn't think about sueing the company or anything because i was still young and i thought i couldn't do anything because i didnt record the conversation. But now that im older and thinking about the past, can i still press charges?
2007-05-30 18:16:26 · 4 answers · asked by FiShiE 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In most states issues involving employment must be reported to that state's division or department of labor within 6 months to have that department investigate and find fault or no fault. Criminally there is not much that can be done. Civil action under Federal law has a 2 year statute of limitations and each state's civil procedures is different. Check with an attorney that deals with labor law in your state. Most attorneys will give you 30 minutes to an hour free to determine if you might have a case.
2007-05-30 18:33:06 · answer #1 · answered by Charlie O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't press charges, because they're aren't any criminal statutes against that sort of a thing. You may be able to sue depending on the statute of limitations in your state. I have no idea what that would be, even if you told me the state you live in. It's something you should talk to a lawyer about. However, if it's been 3-4 years, it'd just be a waste of time. I think you'd be better off if you just let it go & moved on.
2007-05-30 18:19:46 · answer #2 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the EEOC and ask them what the statute of Limitations is. Most civil cases are 2 years but they might have different guidelines.
http://www.eeoc.gov/
2007-05-30 18:19:44 · answer #3 · answered by snshnbtrflis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is normally a 2 year statue of limitations
2007-05-30 22:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋