My boss rescheduled a meeting 3 times. The last day she rescheduled was a day I had scheduled off, the following day. She called on phone yelling, you have to go. I told her i couldn't and she said you are fired. Can i get unemployment?
I have been supervisor for 7 years, no write ups or warnigs. I believe she heard a rumor that i had spoken to a licensing agency regarding issues at work. She fired me for not attending a meeting the day before the meeting happened.
2007-09-18 09:33:09 · 12 answers · asked by Tina C 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I initally asked for the meetings due to innapropriate activities that were happening. Also, her daughter was coming in to take over her position as program director so i felt it was important to get the supervisors together to discuss roles, etc. She thought it was a great idea and scheduled an appointment. SHE rescheduled three times and then scheduled on a day i had off. She was very angry the day after i called licensing. It's all fishy. I believe she wanted me out because i wanted things at this childcare facility to be legal and she knew i would stand up for what was right. Unfortunately i had the time scheduled off on labor day weekend to drive to oregon to pick up deceased fathers belongings. She didn't even ask why i could not be there. She was mad because i called licensing. UI interviewer said she could fire me for any reason. That's fine, but who should i talk to. I know alot of things that were happening illegally and someone should know.
2007-09-18 09:52:59 · update #1
If you're a salaried at-will employee you're screwed if they want to fight you...I was on the company side in a similar case and won hands down.
2007-09-18 09:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by makrothumeo2 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This isn't black and white, right or wrong. You can be let go from a job for any reason or no reason, that is why almost all states are what is called an "At will" state....it means you have no protection as a single individual, that was actually why unions were formed, to protect a person's individual rights, so no one person could be taken advantage of. If your boss told you you had to go in and you told them you couldn't or wouldn't then it is possible you are fired. It is also possible that the owner knows you are the only one responsible enough to handle the delivery and told you boss to make you be there.....or it is possible that your boss just didn't want to do his own job and now the owner will find out. You won't know unless you call.
2016-05-17 22:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you quit, you should be entitled to unemployment. The state makes no distinction between rightful and wrongful termination.
As to why you were fired, no offense, but that's a little fishy. One meeting and you're fired? Even if that's the case, why would you want to work at a place like that? Regardless, I doubt a lawyer will be able to help you much. It'll cost you money and the chances of your overturning this action are probably pretty remote. If she's the boss, she makes the hiring and firing decisions. The state generally won't step in and second guess an employer. Not in Virginia anywhere. Other states may be different.
2007-09-18 09:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by The emperor has no clothes 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As an employer, I can tell you, that if I schedule a mandatory meeting, the supervisors better be there. No excuses, supervisors always earn more money than everyone else. By paying you more, there is an expectation that you are more dedicated to the company.
Now to answer your question, unfortunatly, you should be able to collect unemployment.
2007-09-18 09:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by Kirk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you in an "At Will" or "Just Cause" state? If in a Just Cause state have a lawyer drop her a note explaining the financial ramifications of an improper dismissal.
As for UI she will probably tell a story of insubordination and would prevail at a hearing in either state. You need a gullible jury in a improper dismissal law suit.
2007-09-18 09:41:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she fired you without just cause (that isn't) you should be able to get unemployment. But it sounds like she had it in for you, and you need to get a lawyer. If you found out any licensing issues they were breaking, bring that into it, or report it to the proper agency.
2007-09-18 09:45:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should consult an attorney regarding this matter. In the meantime, be sure not to talk to many people about what happened; just write some notes regarding everything you remember, and assemble any documentation you have.
2007-09-18 09:38:50 · answer #7 · answered by Molly 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You should be able to. Just keep all documentation and proof of everything that you described here, and when you file an unemployment claim, if they contest it, you can have proof.
2007-09-18 10:34:39 · answer #8 · answered by Hillary 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since your day off was legitimate and pre-scheduled, she cannot legitimately fire you for not appearing at a meeting on that day. Call an employment attorney.
2007-09-18 09:39:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
technically she fired you for insubordination. You should be able to get unemployment.
2007-09-18 09:38:56 · answer #10 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋