Got fired wrongfully, what should i do?

Question

A month and half half into my new job, the asist. manager of my department comes to work on his day off drunk and sexually harasses a chick friend of mine (touching and etc) The situation seemed to be swept under the rug because the chick was too scared to come forward, obviously uncomfortable. I find out a couple days later the assistant manger prick is trying to get me fired for probably knowing about the stint with my friend, to make sure it didn't come to light. I then go to management about him trying to get me fired and the situation in general, Both GM's told me "you are doing a good job, you have nothing to worry about". For a week, ive been hearing the prick's been saying im getting fired. The GMs today then fired me for poor productivity without warning or anything. And i was doing a good job there.
They fired me obviously because i threatened their jobs if she decided to go to corporate. The girl quit because she hated the drama. And the guy still works there.

what to do?

Answer 1

Corporations are full of this type of nonsense.... and all the red tape BS as well. You'd be surprised how often this type of junk goes on.....

How long did you work there? (1 1/2 months?) What was your overall performance record throughout the duration of your employment? Did they document anything, or were all of your conversations with your GMs regarding this issue "off the record"?

In this type of situation you need to be clear on, when the incident with your friend occured, when you spoke to your GM's about it, what they said, and when they fired you.

Did you have any other co-workers that knew of this incident, besides you and your friend, that could perhaps back you up on it? This would be important.

Most companies do have a policy that permits them to terminate employment of an employee at will, (within the specified time period as such stated and dictated by their policy) and not have to provide an explanation and/or reason. Sometimes their reasons and motives are wrong, but it is not illegal, and such is the reason for the policy. It protects them, not necessarily you.

What you should do, is call HR and discuss the situation with them. Be honest about everything, don't stretch details, and stick to the facts of your argument. Even so, This isn't always as helpful as you think it might be as most times HR sides with the manager/GM even if you have an honest, plausable, reasonable argument. They tend to stick together regardless of the facts presented. But you never know, you may luck out with someone who takes their, what is supposed to be neutral job, seriously. He or she may actually look into it.

I would also suggest either writing a letter (email) to or phoning your DM. Informing him or her of the situation, and the events leading up to your seperation from your job. Be specific. This may not ever go anywhere either, but it's worth a shot.

Your friend needs to have your back in this as, if you complained to management about her being mistreated, and management in turn was vindictive and fired you without cause, she's going to need to state what happened, or as much as she knows. She also needs to file a complaint about the harassment, with HR, and the DM, to start. Maybe even the EEOC if the situation warrants it.

Truthfully, if you were only there a month and a half, it isn't worth the time or expense of turning it into a legal battle, at least between you and them. (i.e, wrongful termination) She on the other hand, has vaild cause. But you should most certainly file a complaint or two with those in authority above your GMs. And so should your friend. Who knows how many other people the AM fondled in his drunken stupors.......

sorry for this. i know what it feels like to be let go for no other reason than someone didnt like you, or didnt like that you stuck up for someone else.................

Answer 2

find another job, sounds like a place to not want to work!
also, if you feel you should do something about the girls situation, you might want to contact her and let her know that if she wants to file a sexual harassment claim that you will stand by her side and speak up about what you know.
in the meantime, until you find another job, file for unemployment, you will probably be denied because you were fired, but that is then your opportunity to tell your story when you appeal the decision. it might not get you anywhere, but you will at least know that you put forth your best effort in bringing this whole situation to light. good luck!♥

Answer 3

There is not much you can really do, most companies have a 90 day probation period where you can be fired without cause.

Having said that, you can still (and I would) write to HR and file a sexual harassment charge, tell them everything that you witnessed and explain to them that is why your friend quit.

HR may take your complaint as being nothing more than sour grapes because you were fired but if your friend decided to file a complaint herself your letter would be documentation.

Answer 4

If you can prove it that is one thing. If not then there isn't much you can do. To prove it you need witnesses, recordings, or previous employees who had the same problem.

In a case such as that the burden of proof is on the plaintiff not the defendent.

Good Luck.

Answer 5

Contact your state labor board and the EEOC (Equal Employment Oportunities Commission). The biggest hurdle here seems to be that it is your word against theirs. It would help if you had another voice or two to support your claim. Documentation of the situation would aid you as well.

Answer 6

i'm extremely in touch in a wrongful termination case myself suited now, and on a similar time as my termination replaced into discriminatory, i've got discovered an undesirable lot approximately employment regulation in the technique. people who responded beforehand me are suitable - if the GM did not like your husband, he could be fired for that. they don't could desire to furnish him a reason, and he could be fired for any reason as long because it is not discriminatory. additionally, if his breaks are paid, they could in some techniques limit what's achieved for the period of that ingredient - to illustrate, we weren't waiting to leave the valuables on a similar time as on paid breaks, by using fact if we've been to be in touch in an twist of destiny, we are technically on employer time and that could be a criminal duty for the employer. i'm sorry this occurred on your husband, and that i'm hoping issues turn around for you quickly.

Answer 7

probably gonna be kinda hard to do anything. you could go to the labor board but thats probably gonna be like hittin your head against a brick wall.
if you could talk to one of the gms maybe and say we both know why you fired me and I dont mind droppin it but id like at least a reference so i can find another job. it sux but they kinda got you by the ...................

Answer 8

I am having a hard time with your story.Every employee that I have ever had to let go has told me how great of a job they do.Most of them even threaten to sue.My advice to you is just go get another job and let it go.