Heres the short description... I was out for a week for medical reasons. I went back w/a note. A wk. later teacher informs me that they never got the note (when I know they did) I said I would get them a note in about a wk. When I had another Docs appt. 2 days later she says she needs that note or I won't be able to have LOA (the hours credited to me) at this point she has gotten derogatory, degrading and mean. We then had a loud verbal arguement. I left school, called the asst director and complained.(about my note and drug use in the school, cigarrette breaks the teacher had, ect) I go back yesterday... guess what? they found my note IN MY FILE. The supervisor then says that because I made false allegations (all of the other stuff I complained about) she will let me know by friday if she is going to terminate me. if she terminates me I lose my financial aid and I have to pay the $11 thousand to the school. Do I have any legal right 2 take them to court? Sue?
2007-10-16 07:07:17 · 5 answers · asked by Summer-off 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Possibly but you have to be able to prove that the allegations you made are true. Do you have evidence?
2007-10-16 07:11:25 · answer #1 · answered by Truth is elusive 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. IF you can prove that they fired you in retaliation for complaining about something legitimate -- as opposed to making false allegations to cover up for not coming to work, (which they will argue and you need to be prepared for) -- you might be able to sue them for wrongful termination and retaliatory acts, etc. Consult an employment lawyer.
2007-10-16 14:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by Hillary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to your question is No they can't. You had the proper papers and presented them to the supervisor. If they threated to terminate you I would suggest that you contact a lawyer. I hope that this helps you with your problem.
2007-10-16 14:18:10 · answer #3 · answered by dragonheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
document, document, document. get signed statements from anyone who may have overheard any of the derogatory comments. get documentation from others who may support the allegations that you made to prove they are not false.
2007-10-16 14:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by onemocc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youd have to have proof. cause even if what you said was true, they arent going to investigate. so thats where your proof comes in.
2007-10-16 14:18:59 · answer #5 · answered by cassyfaye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋