I lost my job because my boss said people told him that I was cmplaining about stuff and that it was creating negativity. By boss rarely spoke to me, and never said anything to me about this issue prior to firing me. Is this legal?
2007-12-28 05:48:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends on whether or not where you live is considered a right to work state. If you are in a right to work state, then it is completely legal, as you can be fired for just about anything.
2007-12-28 05:53:33 · answer #1 · answered by Kagome 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you had time to complain, then you didn't have time to do your job. In which case, he could have fired you for being incompetent - but he chose to cite your attitude. Had you taken your valid (if they were) complaints to your boss, and ask for a solution to your problem, he may have helped you rather than fire you.
I'm not judging you - I know from experience b/c I've been fired plenty of times. I've learned a lot from those experiences, and now my job is gold to me. Also, legally, we are never guaranteed employment - never! No one owes you a job, esp. when you are talking trash instead of working and creating a more positive reality for yourself. You'll do better on your next job. Why do you want to sue to get a job back that you don't like? Why don't you spend some time on your job/career search instead of finding an ambulance-chasing lawyer to take a case? We employees RARELY win lawsuits. If you feel that lucky, play the lottery b/c your chances are much the same.
Good luck in life.
2007-12-28 14:07:53 · answer #2 · answered by LOVEISTHEANSWER 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your employer can make a case that you were causing problems on the job (because your complaining made it difficult for people to do their jobs effectively) and brought down productivity (because people dont want to work with you), he has every right to fire you.
If you have to complain about the boss or about the job, DO NOT complain AT the job or TO your coworkers. That is what family and friends are for.
2007-12-28 14:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by Rebecca 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's perfectly legal and very legitimate reason for firing someone. Your boss does not have to give you prior warning.
2007-12-28 13:56:30 · answer #4 · answered by gcason 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look at the Dept of Labor website for your particular state and see what the rules are. I live in a "at will" employment state where you can leave a job for any reason and they can let you go for any reason. I believe some states may have different laws regarding this.
If you were let go through no fault of your own, you *can file for unemployment.
2007-12-28 13:53:11 · answer #5 · answered by eclecticwahm 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Most states unless you have a contract or union you work at the will of the employer. Hire and fire at will, leagal. Might have a case for unemployment
2007-12-28 13:52:43 · answer #6 · answered by wizjp 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's absolutely legal, whether at will or under contract. It doesn't matter what jurisdiction, this is always a legitimate reason for firing someone.
2007-12-28 14:59:38 · answer #7 · answered by john_in_dc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's legal. Bad attitude is just as good as any other reason. If you try and fight it there's a good chance your ex employer will have witnesses to back him up.
2007-12-28 13:57:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most states today are 'at will' employers. A person can be fired for any reason, any time, with or without cause.
2007-12-28 13:56:08 · answer #9 · answered by mustagme 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the 'tolerance definition' of the company but it's really up to the company to decide what's good or bad for company culture. it's like a discretionary right they wield, sometimes with no explanation given to the employee for their decision.
2007-12-28 14:03:36 · answer #10 · answered by Hello 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋