Can I sue my employer for discrimination? I got fired because my employer said customers have been complaining about my long blonde hair. But he never gave me the choice to cut off some of it. I was never told of complaints until now, and also there is a white man who works for him who has long blonde hair but was not terminated. Do you think I have a case?
2007-06-25 15:13:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I don't believe it's discrimination, however if you were fired for having long colored hair, and you signed or agreed to conform to specific standards of dress/appearance than you may not have a case. You would need to include more details to make a better determination.
2007-06-25 15:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I believe you have a very good case. If he didn't give you the opportunity to cut it or at least write you up, I don't seriously think he has grounds for firing you. But what you do have to look at is weather you were still in a probationary term, because if you are new there and are still under probation they can fire you without cause. Now when he made the statement that he did, I think that is discrimination especially if there is another employee who is still working there that has hair similar to yours. I suggest calling a attorney and asking them what they think. They will tell you straight up...they wont waste their time on a case that is a dud. Here's some advice....Keep all paper work related to your job, keep track of any contact you have with your employer. I mean if he /she calls you, write down the date, time and what the conversation consisted of, this way you will have all the evidence to prove your case, believe me, if they find out you are going to sue, and they feel as though they stepped out of bounds, they will be trying to contact you to try and settle.....good luck
2007-06-25 20:17:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, that discrimination. That's like saying you could get terminated if in the future you marry someone outside your race. What you do at home shouldn't concern them. It would be different if they found inappropriate pictures of you online or something, but other than that.. And it's a good thing you never signed anything like that. If they fire you, I would fight it (it would be dumb to fire you, because you could just collect unemployment which they pay for, and they'd be losing a good worker, i assume). I definitely know someone can not hire somebody because they're pregnant. So I think it's the same as firing.
2016-05-20 03:31:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do they have an employee manual that gives rules and guidelines for appropriate dress? If it doesn't say anything, I would contact your local chapter of the American civil liberties union (you can find them online) and see if they can refer you to a lawyer.
I would also look on your state's labor department website and look for a link to grievances.
Good luck to you
2007-06-25 17:20:48 · answer #4 · answered by joseygirl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the state you live in. Like in Idaho, it is a right to work state and you can get fired just like that. A consultation with a lawyer would be your best bet.
2007-06-25 15:20:28 · answer #5 · answered by ~MEEEOW~ 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That sounds like a case of discrimination to me. You could take that to court and have him kicked out of employment if he is just the mannager of that place.
2007-06-25 15:19:16 · answer #6 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You can always sue, but winning is another story.. ask an attorney..
2007-06-25 15:39:55 · answer #7 · answered by † PRAY † 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check to see if you live in a "no fault state" if so you are out of luck
2007-06-25 15:25:44 · answer #8 · answered by micheleh29 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you are asking a retarded question, but then again someone did sue for millions over an pair of expensive pants...GOOD LUCK!!
2007-06-25 15:17:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋