can you get fired for calling in to take off a shift, and get fired because the reason you had given wasn't good enough? i called in this past friday to let my work know that i could not come in for my shift that day because i had some school responsibilities to take care of. they "let me go" that day, because my reason for taking the shift off was not "reasonable enough". are they allowed to fire you on those grounds alone? otherwise i was an excellent employee and they are aware that i am a college student.
2007-10-02 14:49:49 · 9 answers · asked by KellyKapowski 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
believe it...i think one factor was that i had put in my two weeks a week ago, yet they did not let me finish out the two weeks. it was like they fired me before i had a chance to leave on good terms. they were pissed at me for leaving, though i did take the appropriate measures and wrote a letter of resignation with two weeks notice.
2007-10-02 14:55:27 · update #1
It depends on the state laws where you work, but in many states, you can be fired for any reason (or no reason).
2007-10-02 14:57:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your states laws, but most likely they are covered.
Check your copy of any documents you signed when you were hired (you DID keep a copy of these, didn't you? I got bit once for failing to do so...) because these will often list specific reasons they can terminate you at will if the state has restrictions.
In many states, if you are not salaried (and not in a union), you can be terminated without cause; even with salaried positions, most contracts stipulate a probationary period when you start during which either party can terminate without cause or notice... 6-12 months is common.
But ultimately check the state's statutes... most unemployment offices will have documentation you can review to see what the local laws are... as to asking for a consult with someone at the unemployment office, well... it depends upon who you happen to get... I've talked with helpful people and a few that... well... weren't so helpful ;-)
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Knowing now that you had given notice prior to this incident, I'm not surprised -- it's very common for employers to let someone go early, once notice has been tendered. Once you've established the intent to leave, they aren't legally bound to keep you around.
In most states (I'd like to say all, but I haven't really researched it) giving notice is just "the right thing to do" and not required unless spelled out in your employment contract. Generally if you want to try and leave on good terms, give the notice and help train your replacement. But since you've tendered your resignation, once they feel they no longer need you for training or consistency of work levels, letting you go early isn't uncommon.
2007-10-02 22:24:34 · answer #2 · answered by aptacularcray 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are an at-will employee, you can be let go for just about anything. or nothing for that matter. Unless you can prove it was discrimination of some sort (and i doubt being a college student would qualify) there's not anything you can do.
Time to find a job with a more flexible schedule!
2007-10-02 21:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by scoop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it.
Nobody gets fired for taking one day off.
Clearly, you have a history of doing other things at work, and this was just the straw that broke the camels back.
2007-10-02 21:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most employers have you sign something (small print) that says "can be terminated for any reason, or no reason at all".
I've been fired before for valid medical reasons.
2007-10-02 21:59:04 · answer #5 · answered by Shippou Oud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally the are not aloud to ask!!! File for unemployment or something. When you call in all you have to say is I am unable to make it. If they ask why say personal reasons or something. Where did you work? They won't get my business. :)
I work in a union so they have to go through a lot to fire me.
2007-10-02 21:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by Crazy Train 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is generally lawful to fire an employee for any reason or no reason so long as it is not an unlawful reason (pregnancy, disability, sex, age, religion, etc.).
2007-10-03 02:01:40 · answer #7 · answered by Millie M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can fire you for any reason
hey i dont like your shoes..your fired..they can do it.. for no reason..unless you got a contract
2007-10-02 21:58:21 · answer #8 · answered by leroy jenkins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be terminated for any reason, by your employer.
2007-10-02 21:57:37 · answer #9 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋