Recently,i was fired from a job in a country.My employer didn`t give a reason for his decision and i was quite surprised by this unexpected move of his.I had been an "honest and hard working employee with a great passion for work" was written on a letter i recieved a few days after i was fired.Do bosses fire people for that reason?Or was i fired because of my white colour,since all my collegues were coloured.I was comfortable with them,and was on quite friendly terms with some as well.So is the reason for my expulsion concerned with racist thinking,or is that just my suspicion.I really cant make up my mind.
130616
I would ask the man who fired you.\n\nThat simple.
549594
Well, I am neither bi-racial or multiracial, but I notice being white I still face discrimination sometimes.  Some people automatically assume I am racist, even though I am so far from it.  For example, the other day at work a Hispanic couple (their race doesn't matter to me, but it illustrates the point) came up to pay for their dinner with a credit card.  Our policy is that we ask everyone for I.D. when they are paying with a card.  It's for their protection, but also because we have seen cases of fraud.  Anyhow, he seemed a little irritated, but he showed me, finished the bill and left.  About 20 minutes later his wife called and spoke to my manager and said that I was being racist asking for I.D. because they were Hispanic.  My manager explained that asking for I.D. is a company policy and that I was only doing what I was told.  She told them next time they came in that they would receive a free dinner.  However, when she hung up, she came and told me she had watched me when they were paying and that I had done absolutely nothing wrong, and that if those people ever came in again to let her know so that she would ask them to leave.  It kinda bothered me because I know I am not racist in the slightest, but I just laughed it off because I knew it was their ignorance and not mine.  Gosh, sorry for making this so long.
5872
Not really unless he tells a boss something that's truthfull. then i can see how you could get fired. Other than that he can't get you fired for no reason, everyone has to have a reason to fire someone otherwise there's a big lawsuit waiting on them.
160026
I would say it's "because of unethical behaviour of my current boss".  I wouldn't offer any more than that unless they asked for specifics.  Even then I wouldn't be comfortable sounding like I am bad-mouthing my old boss. \n\nEven though you are absolutely right to leave for those reasons, new bosses don't care to hear about how bad your old boss is (in my experience)
149569
No, because where I live you can be fired for ANY reason or NO REASON AT ALL. Consider that I've also seen racially motivated firings where the people who lost their jobs had no rights or protection at all. Also in my state the labor board will only enforce minimum wage without a contract. I've seen people put in a two week notice at a job only to have their last paycheck dropped to minimum wage out of revenge for them leaving. These laws favor corporations, not workers rights at all. I see nothing fair about that. To change these laws in our favor I'd be willing to see a law mandating giving at least a weeks notice before quitting a job. And the employer has to accept it, not tell you just to hit the door because you put in a notice.
136108
off-course its illegal,you cant fire someone because off there politic opinions.if they took a day of work to attend then you can take disciplinary action as normal for lack of attendance,however you can only fire them if they have received previous verbal and written warnings.
394057
Didn't we go through this yesterday? What do you want - a pity card for being a racist? Not happening. Get over it. You'd be surprised at how rarely us "whiteys" really give a giant rats butt what race you are. For God's sake - most people interview for more than one position, but only someone who chooses to see themselves as a victim take it so personally. I think you expected them to hire you BECAUSE you're a minority, and now you're pissed off. Quit being a victim and take some responsibility for yourself.
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Well to start off, congratulations for being totally upfront and honest with your former employer about leaving the company.  Even though it seems you were punished for this, it was totally the right thing to do; you have nothing to be ashamed of or anything to feel that you should hide, which you would have had if you had been sneaky or deceitful.  So, that is something a new employer should definitely take into consideration.\nIf I were in your spot, I would be up front and honest about the situation without tearing apart the former boss or company.  I quit my job back inJanuary due to physical and emotional stress, and am just now trying to find a job.  It's taken me that long to get over the damage done to my heart.  I have asked prospective employers to not speak with my former employer, and I tell them the truth:  that it was a very hostile environment and that I am not comfortable with anyone at that company knowing what is going on in my life.  I have, however, given references of people who worked there when I did that are no longer there that I am okay with.  The two places I have been interviewed this week were very understanding.  Mostly, they appreciated my honesty.  But, I was also careful to not tear apart anybody, either.  I think that helped.\nIf you let them know your version of what happened while being respectful of the people involved and they call your old boss who lets her mouth run off about what a louse you are and drags your reputation through the mud and they choose to listen to her, it's probably not the place for you to be anyway.  Chances are they will compare your respectfulness to her disrespect and you'll win out anyway.  In any case, you'll be able to look at yourself in the mirror the next day, knowing you have done the right thing, no matter the outcome. \nBest wishes!
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Tough question.  If you're an at-will employee, in most states, they can fire you for any reason, or no reason at all.  \nSome states have "service letter" statutes, which require that your former employer provide you a written letter explaining why you were fired.  If they don't provide that letter, then you can use them for damages.\nhttp://www.timslaw.com/serviceletter.htm\n\nIn addition, if you were a state employee, you might have certain additional rights. Same thing if you were in a union.\nFinally, this may be a pretext for a discriminatory termination (are you a minority? old? young? different ethnic group? disabled?) If so, then that may give you a cause of action as well.\n\nI would talk to a lawyer soon, not with the expectation that you will get to sue, but he will listen to your circumstance and give you reasonable advice.  Most plaintiffs' employment lawyers will not charge you for an initial consultation and will not charge fees (but will charge costs) unless you are successful.
401573
This is my oppionion:\nPut it in this type of format.\nfirst part \nSituation : I was fired due to blah blah (whatever happened)\nForm (don't write that just giving you an idea) Write down exactly what happened and why you responded the way you did...and with your apologizes or whatever (even if you don't feel that way) for creating any upset with the company...why you like the company etc..\nAt the bottom next paragraph put how long you have worked there...how you have done or whatever on your job and why you are an asset to the company...and that it will never happen again.\n\nGet it? gosh sorry that happened....sounds like they were a bit tough on both of you really....you should have at least gotten a warning or something :(\nHope this helps! :) good luck xxxooo\nHey worse case You will find another job that knows your worth.
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First, I would not say that you were fired. You weren't, exactly. You resigned and as long as you kept a copy of that termination letter you gave them, you shouldn't doubt that part of it. It feels icky when you think you've been fired.\nThen, due to the fact that you did have a legitimate reason to be away from work (health, der) they should cut you a little slack. However, it can't hurt to say that you are willing to start from the bottom and work your way up. Subbing, etc. As long as you can have that chance, and get your foot in, you can build trust and show that you are a worthy hire.\nWhy wouldn't you hire you? You shouldn't think that either! Did you want this to happen to you? Wouldn't you want a break?\nThat's all you need now. A chance, a break.\nGood luck!
125091
Actually you have no case for discrimination. In general at-will employee can be legally fired for any reason what ever or even for no reason at all. Being near a bonus is not a protected category like sex or race(if you get fired because of your race you have a good case). See a case like(Bankey v. Storer broadcasting 443 NW2d 112)\nHowever you can still have a case if you can somehow show that you had a contract with your employer that said you can only be fired for a good cause. Check your employee handbook -- Big companies often promise things like that in them.\nAnother way you can have a case if you can show that your boss constantly promised you the bonus to keep you from quiting -- then you can allege a contract by promissory estoppel.\n\nFinally I would recommend hiring a good lawyer to go over your case -- there might be some theory of the case that is very fact specific.
636130
Were they aware of your hearing problem?  Did you request accommodations from them to make it easier for you?\n\nSadly, most jobs today are considered employment-at-will.  This means the employer can fire you at any time, for any reason, or even no reason at all, with or without giving notice.\n\nThe only wrongful terminations I know of are due to (1) discrimination, or (2) sexual harassment.  You will need some convincing proof that one of these two conditions apply for you to have a legal recourse to your firing.\n\nThe first thing I would do is request a copy of your employee file from your employer.  Examine it and see if there are any problems or false information in there.  Second, speak to a lawyer.  The laws differ from state to state, so you might have a case that's valid.  See what he/she advises for you.\n\nGood luck.
557749
Although you showed poor judgment in meeting him, he was the one who was harassing you, making you feel like your job was dependent on him. Now you need to focus on doing you job well. You shouldn't be fired for reporting your former boss' behavior. You can be fired if you don't do your job.
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It is much better to quit a job than be fired. If the company owes you a commission check and you have proof to support that then don't worry about your boss--go to human resources with the proof to back it up. I'm not sure what you mean when you say you have your resignation printed out so it will be on  "your terms". If you are fired first nothing will be on your terms. If you want to have a better chance of getting your commission check leave on good terms.
649981
I don't think they are allowed to fire you based on that because it would be discrimination.  That doesn't mean that they can't come up with some other stupid reason instead.  Just be careful and consult an attorney just in case.
304759
Yup where I live it is legal and it has happened to me.  There is nothing you can do about it.  I even went as far as getting a lawyer and they even told me there was nothing that could be done.  However, the lawyer contacted the place where I worked and they changed my file to say I left rather than I was fired.