2007-06-15 07:48:55 · 10 answers · asked by nicole_nikkimarie 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
Sure why not?
It is not nice, but on the good side it gives you more time to find a new job.
The only way you are protected from this is if you have a specific contractural protection against it. These protecions are EXTREMELY RARE. Employers will NOT freely offer them so if you did not request and recieve this special protection, then you very likely do NOT have it.
Sorry to hear about your predicament. Good luck.
2007-06-15 07:58:01 · answer #1 · answered by Jeff Engr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean your boss did not tell you about it? Then, it is extremely rare. If the company wants to have you replaced, they will often do it secretly to avoid complications. If you knew that you are going to get fired, then you might be able to do some damage before you were let go.
If the company told you that they are going to fire you and you have no objection, then of course they can advertise your position. Then again, it is not a standard practice used by most companies.
Either you are not telling us the whole story, or your company is run by morons, IMO.
Legal wise, yes it is perfectly legal. But that does not mean you do not have a case.
2007-06-15 08:21:25 · answer #2 · answered by coldrain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely nothing illegal about this. However, are you sure they're not just bringing on additional help for the same position?
Usually, people notice alot of warning signs before the axe falls on their neck. Are people giving you the brush-off at work? As it's often said, the last person to find out about a firing is the person being fired. If you've found that people are more withdrawn from you than normal, consider it a red flag and maybe start searching for a new job.
2007-06-15 12:34:06 · answer #3 · answered by MinocStriker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. There is no law to prevent that practice -- unless you have some sort of employment contract with the employer stating that the employer will not advertise for your replacement while you are still employed.
2007-06-15 07:52:56 · answer #4 · answered by leysarob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is quite legal. I think it's a bit tacky, if the employer has not given any indication that you are 'up for replacement', but there is no law against doing so.
If you are certain that this is your position that is being advertised, it's time to start cleaning out your desk and polishing up your resume.
2007-06-15 10:53:50 · answer #5 · answered by acermill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legal. Your options are to try to do a real good job so he drops the idea of replacing you, or to taqlk to him and ask what you can do to improve (you can tell him you are aware of the ad).
2016-05-21 03:01:42 · answer #6 · answered by bridgette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask them about it before jumping to conclusions. They may just be expanding, and need more help.
If they are trying to replace you and have made this very obvious, they could be hoping that you will quit rather than having to fire you - avoiding paying unemployment and such like.
2007-06-16 08:54:32 · answer #7 · answered by stellar2be 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is. If you are concerned about being fired, why not take steps to imrpove your performance and/or speak with your management before the axe falls?
2007-06-15 10:02:08 · answer #8 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. My previous company, employed someone before I resigned, or even thought of resigning. i will keep an eye on the thread on the answers
2007-06-15 07:58:51 · answer #9 · answered by Babe K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and if you know about it you might look for a new job
2007-06-15 07:57:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋