how can i find out if my employers reason for terminating me is okay by law.
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You will need to consult your state's/province's official web site. There you can search "employment law". You can also do a search for a lawyer that specializes in wrongful termination. Contact your local library too.
264616
depends on your position. if you're in management it would be your responsibility perhaps to set the record straight. by law you're allowed to see your employment file and i would most definitely look at it to see if there's anything in there. if it was me i would keep quiet and then start looking for another job on the side. if you decide to leave, at your exit interview i would definitely say something. if it's a co-worker that put you in that position i'd be tempted to confront them one on one. if it involved something illegal such as covering up for someone who abused you or someone else there are strict laws for that in the workplace and if you don't say something you'd be as guilty as they are.
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HOW SHOULD I KNOW \n\nPAY A LAWYER \n\nDONT TRUST THE EMPLOYER
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There is no law that states they can not fire you over the phone. I would ask them, of course, why you are being fired. And find out when you can expect your final check and what monies will be included in your final check (unused vacation, sick, etc.). I would also find out when you can expect your COBRA, 401(k) paperwork. I would also ask them if they plan to contenst any unemployment claims that you make with the state. And what their employment verification policy is. Most companies only give title, dates of employment and salary if a potential future employer calls them for a reference. I would confirm that this is their policy. \n\nIf you feel you are being fired wrongfully, I would request a copy of your personnel file and contact an attorney.
585621
The facts are clear as you expressed them.  You have done an excellent job.  With this documentation, approach management with your question and document carefully whatever response you get, who said it, time and date.  Then ask to meet with his/her boss and do the same.  This way, you have done your very best to resolve the situation.  After these steps, contact the state office that handles such grievances and wrongs.
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Contact the department of job and human services.Find out your rights.
565670
as an at-will employee they dont need a reason to fire you. if they do you can claim full unemployment benifits instead of the partial your getting now. might be a good time to look for a new job
99471
Most companies will council with you to let you know you are not performing and give you an action plan with sometimes 45 days to meet all the standards.\nIn that case, use the time to find another job and leave before they terminate you.  Their mind fix is to only meet legal requirements. Your are history in their minds already.\n\nIt's easier to find work before termination than to explain why you were terminated.
130616
I would ask the man who fired you.\n\nThat simple.
175324
I suspect that this will vary based on your country and state of residence. I've just been looking at labor laws in California, and unless you are a minor, they CAN require you to work extra as long as they are paying you overtime.\n\nOther thought: IF on your application for employment there was a space specifying what hours you are available, and then they terminate you for not working outside of those hours, then that is breach of contract and probably lawful termination too and you might want to find an attorney.
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I believe you are talking about Notice Of Termination.\n\nExample "My employer gave me prior notice of my termination, as the company was in financial trouble."\n\nIt is often not required if a company is truly "Firing" someone for misconduct, but is often offered if it due to company circumstances.\n\nWhen the employee has left, but still gets paid, then the pay is called "severance pay".\n\nHope I helped.
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I am lucky. I live in the Netherlands. we have several laws that prevent employers from firing without cause. they need a good reason and get approval from an organisation or else they have to either take you back or pay compensation. in France they have a similar system, only there are currently protest because the government decided they don't apply to people under 25. I don't know about other countries.
110742
If your contract for employment expired, you are now an at will employee.  This means that either side (you or your employer) can terminate the relationship at any time.  Your employer can fire you when ever he wants for what ever he wants for the most part.  There are some exceptions to this.  The Americans With Disabilities Act would protect you from being fired for being disabled.  The civil rights bill prevents you from being fired for race/religion/sex.  There is a whistle blowers protection that says you can't be fired as a government employee for reporting abuse.  As a private employee the rule is a little more stringent....you have to be reporting the abuse in a department which you supervise.  There are some other exceptions, but on the whole, as an at will employee, you can be fired, or you can quit, at any time.
115304
It depends on your state.  If you live in an employment-at-will state (most are) then your employer can fire you for any reason, or no reason at all, unless there is a written contract stating otherwise.
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If you are layed off - absolutely if you have earned enough wages in the look back period (4 previous quarters, doesn't have to be with current employer)\n\nIf you are fired, you will be denied and then have a period to protest the denial.  This puts both you and employer in situation of making and defending your case.  If the employer can prove misconduct or cause you will lose the appeal.  If you can prove that dismissal was without merit you can win the appeal and set the ground work for a claim with the DOL or private attorney.
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If you had a claim in before termination you are still intitled to workmens comp., but be sure that working light duty didn't end your workmens comp claim I know in most cases if you accept working light duty then claims can be terminated because you are still working.  I would check and see if you claim was still in affect at the time you were terminated and if so then yes your claim is still good and you are intitled to the benifits from that claim, you might want to also check your local laws under workmens comp. cause in most states you can't be terminated while on workmens comp.  First make sure your claim was still in affect at time of termination and if so get your benifits and then if you claim was in affect check on your local laws and if they state that an employee can not be terminated while on workmens comp you might think about seeking out a lawyer but that one is all up to you.  Good luck on your quest either way.
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Are you in California? Call the "whistleblowers" hotline 1-800-952-5665. You cannot be terminated for being hurt on the job. That is illegal.\n\nAlso call the Safeway Corp number and ask for human resources and explain to them what happened. If you live within driving distance to the Coprporte office, I would go over there and meet with them.