I drive for local towing and roadside assistance co. one day the boss was off, I was alone til a co-worker arrived. it was slow so she ended up sitting at office while I handled calls. She decided to drive home and back in a tow truck and got into accident. report was made. next day she came to work but ended up quitting before boss finds out. ins. contacts boss. boss furious but employee is no longer there. he turns to me and says "Your fired until you go bring her here and she straightens mess out!" I'm not management but I did as told. He still fired me as he was'nt happy with outcome. He kept my deposit of $600 that was to be refunded unless I damage something. He said to get it from her cause he is using mine so she owes me. he told her that it was her fault I am fired to make her feel guilty. I'm going to do something about this! any advice is appreciated.
2007-11-30 16:34:55 · 4 answers · asked by m_deere 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Based on my best reading of your situation, I'd say that
First, he CANNOT keep your deposit and tell you to get it from her. You are not obligated to pay her debts. If he doesn't return your deposit, sue him in small claims court. The contract regarding damage is between you and him, I would guess. Unless he can show that YOU caused damage, he must return your deposit.
Second, he can basically fire you if he wants to, unless you had some kind of employment contract. It doesn't sound like he violated any employment law that I'm aware of in firing you. But, then, who'd want to work for the kind of jerk who fires you for something someone else does?
Bottom line: the firing and the deposit are two entirely separate things. He can fire you for whatever he wants, unless you have a contract or unless he's firing you for some illegal reason (which this isn't). Deposit-wise, he's in the wrong.
2007-11-30 16:42:30 · answer #1 · answered by anna13 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In a right to work state he does not have to have a reason for firing you. However, he cannot keep your deposit for something that another employee damaged. You might have to take him to small claims court and sue him for the $600 deposit.
2007-11-30 16:43:00 · answer #2 · answered by Ti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if your state is a "right to work" state. I'd ask the local labor department or contact a local attorney
2007-11-30 16:44:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might be able to sue for unfair dismissal depending on the laws where you live.
2007-11-30 16:50:29 · answer #4 · answered by bestonnet_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋