I have been working for my employer for 8 years 6 of those years as manager of a small retail business. He expanded and increased my responsiblities from 2 staff to 6, I asked for a raise for the added responsibilities and he has dismissed me with 8 weeks notice, which I have to work as he is not paying me severence. Also he knew I m going for surgery in January and I'm unable to work the full 8 weeks so that means he will get away with not paying for the full 8 weeks. I have the dismissal for asking for a raise in writing.
2007-12-04 16:10:06 · 5 answers · asked by squeaker58 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I live in the Yukon.
2007-12-04 16:11:48 · update #1
You should contact the business agent of your union.... oh, I bet your not in one. Try contacting the department of labor, or a good labor attorney. I have NEVER heard of someone getting fired for asking for a raise.Sounds like you may have a case if that is the only reason. Good luck, with the job and your surgery. I wish you well.
2007-12-04 16:26:38 · answer #1 · answered by Caesar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call or write your State Labor Board
2007-12-05 00:19:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not seeing where the employer broke the law.
2007-12-05 00:18:23 · answer #3 · answered by Megan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most places it's perfectly legal to fire someone for asking for a raise.
Richard
2007-12-05 00:16:14 · answer #4 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
suck it up man,.....you could not have worked the full 8 weeks even if he gave you the raise,.....
2007-12-05 00:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋