What recourse do you have when an employer of a firm of less than 20 people harasses an employee (not sexual harassment) with the intent of making him or her quit and then unfairly fires him?
2007-06-15 15:18:59 · 16 answers · asked by curious 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Usually you must have thorough credible documentation
to support your claim. Then talk to the Labor Relations agency. Maybe a lawyer if the other thing doesn't work.
Bosses are weasels.
2007-06-23 15:14:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's how we get rid of people we don't want without paying them unemployment. We make you quit by giving you the worst jobs, sending you to different departments, stores, jobs, etc. We just want you to not show up anymore. We do this because it's legal and we can't be held liable (unemployment). Happens every day in every industry.
BTW, intent is an extremely hard thing to prove in court. If your boss is trying to get rid of you, then find another job and quit. That's your only recourse.
If you get fired, file for unemployment. That's paid by your employer, not the gov't. The gov't only oversees the program, but your employer pays the bill as an insurance premium.
2007-06-15 22:34:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you document the daily ins and outs of the harassment along with the situation in which you were fired then there is evidence. But if you dont document the daily harassment it will be very hard to prove otherwise. It will come down to your word against theirs. It is unlikely other employees will take your back because of their own job.
2007-06-23 16:20:29 · answer #3 · answered by I.C. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a judgement cannot be passed with the information provided. to have an impartial opinion, both parties to be heard. why the boss has to single out only you among the lot of 20? most of the time, we fail to identify our own weakness or we fail to understand the precarious position of others. that does not mean, others are always right. if your boss is wrong, at least you will get sympathy/support from some of your colleagues.
2007-06-22 22:39:07 · answer #4 · answered by sristi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the person is in a union utilize their help. Otherwise contact Dept. of Labor Relations and Fair Practice.
2007-06-22 14:12:53 · answer #5 · answered by ldt1740 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to an attorney who specializes in this type of employment law.
2007-06-23 12:54:59 · answer #6 · answered by merrybodner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states, you have none, unless you are covered by a contract or collective bargaining agreement (union). Isn't working in America FUN????
2007-06-15 22:22:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a lawyer and file a complaint w/ the labor board.
2007-06-15 22:22:02 · answer #8 · answered by cashville_con 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
call a few lawyers and find out your options consultations are free
2007-06-21 19:37:45 · answer #9 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an attorney. They would be better advisors...sounds like a case, though...
2007-06-15 22:21:26 · answer #10 · answered by CAT 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋