If I was terminated because i supposedly missed two shifts but when i checked my schedule online I was not scheduled for either of those days??? Also arent they supposed to let me know if im fired??? I found out from the online tech support that i was terminated...and now i called my job and they told me they would call me back...if this doesnt get cleared up like it should be, can i file a claim??? this isnt right.
2007-12-17 09:02:37 · 12 answers · asked by surfer2thextreme 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In most states employment is At Will. As such, they can terminate you for almost any reason.
If you can get a print out of the schedule, that would help. Call and speak with HR or your supervisor. Explain the situation, maybe they will take you back.
2007-12-17 09:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to keep reporting to work as scheduled until a supervisor tells you that you have been terminated. The tech could have been pulling your leg, but even if not, does the tech have the right to hire and fire???? Probably not. It needs to be done face to face, and you shouldn't act on workplace gossip like this.
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2007-12-17 09:07:19 · answer #2 · answered by scottclear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most States are "employment at will" which means they can fire you for no reason at all, even if they were wrong.
Were I you, I would print out my schedule and report to work for each shift that you're scheduled for until a supervisor tells you not to.
I'd also show the schedule to HR. Hopefully it's just a misunderstanding, and you'll get your job back.
Richard
2007-12-17 09:11:42 · answer #3 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File for unemployment in the meantime. Contact your employer, but first, print out a copy of the online schedule as proof. If you live in California, employment is at will. Meaning you can be layed off at anytime, for no reason at all.
Make sure you keep a printout of that schedule. Also, it will get your employers attention when the unemployment office calls them to get their side of the story. Once you are awarded unemployment, your employer has to make a contribution. (Pay into the unemployment fund)
2007-12-17 09:10:12 · answer #4 · answered by Tyonka 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If it is a right to work state that allows them to fire you at will and you to quit at will. However, that does not preclude you from filing for unemployment unless there was misconduct involved with your termination. Having the police pick you up can constitute misconduct in some cases depending on how its viewed.
2016-04-10 04:45:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure from your supervisor that you are indeed fired. Also, I hope you printed out the on-line schedule!
Now, for those that still believe that just because the state you live in at an At-Will state, they must STILL adhere to EEOC hiring and firing policy. In 2007 I handled several cases that won arbitration in our "At-Will" state.
2007-12-17 09:24:05 · answer #6 · answered by Faye Prudence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you took the job, or in the Emplyee Manual, if it was on "at will" conditions, they can can you whenever they want.
However, if you think there's something else going on, then you might persue it.
But the main thing is you need money to live, so you'd better find another job, since it can take many, many years for anything to happen.
2007-12-17 14:39:53 · answer #7 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can fire you if they want to, they will find a technicality (like not being able to spell the word technicality) and fire you.
are you in a union?
how long have you been working for the company?
have u ever had any writen warnins for failing to your assigned tasks or being late?
this is really sensitive, so i would start gatheing all possible documents and looking for a lawyer
if it's really worth it, it it was a sh1ty job don't even bother
2007-12-17 09:10:17 · answer #8 · answered by a lo tuyo! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the company is that disorganized I wouldn't even worry about and start looking for a new job.
2007-12-17 09:06:30 · answer #9 · answered by civil_av8r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats not right. If you were not on schedule online then they are in the wrong
2007-12-17 09:05:59 · answer #10 · answered by meekee02 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋