is it legal to terminate someone over the telephone
202190
I don't see why not as people can quit over the phone. I think it's tacky though
206428
call a laywer and ask for sure but i'd think so... i mean, if you pick up and leave they can't legally proove that you weren't spoused to.
136859
I would definately be calling the authorities. That is highly illegal and your friend can prosecute!!! I know for a fact I would and all involved will go down.
26735
It depends upon your company's Internet connection and network configuration.  However, since many companies at least discipline, if not terminate employees they find trying to circumvent their Internet policies, I would not recommend you even try if you want to keep your J.O.B.
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.
458957
You can record any phone call, but it would only be admissable in court if you informed the person on the other end of the line that the call was being recorded.
262195
In California, calling people names and giving them the finger is not illegal.  \n\nYou need to try to avoid the person and if you encounter them leave or don't respond.  If you are coworkers or students, let an authority figure know.\n\nI'm sure this person has dislikes you for a specific reason which you have not described.\n\nI'm sure you know trying to run someone over with a vehicle is a crime.  If that is the case notify the police and file for a restraining order.\n\nIf the harassment is over the telephone you can file a report for harassing and/or threatening telephone calls.\n\nIf they make threats to you in person you must prove you had a reasonable level of fear and the other person had the present ability to carry out the threat.
631645
Unfortunately, we don't have your friend's information to go on here, so this is going to be a guess.\n\nDepending on what the alleged harassment was over the phone, it could have been a felony.  Felonies typically allow for arrests under circumstances that are a little less "demanding" than lesser crimes, so the police may have taken advantage of that extra latitude.\n\nI can see a few possibilities:\n\nYour friend admitted to making the call (not admitted to making harassing statements - though maybe she did - just admitted to making the call).  People admit to things like this all the time, without realizing they're putting themselves that much closer to the crime.\n\nThere was a witness to the call (you said she borrowed the phone from her boyfriend, so he might have told the police something about the call) or there was someone at the other end who recognized your friend's voice and/or heard what was said.\n\nThe police might have checked the boyfriend's cell phone and found a call from his phone was made to the other phone (cell phones have call logs, right?).\n\nAnd those things could have very well added up to probable cause to make a felony arrest.  It's not a great case, in my opinion, but it could certainly be enough for an arrest.  \n\nIt's also possible the police might even have better evidence than what I thought of, and that would only make the arrest even more appropriate\n\nAnd it's worth pointing out that he said/she said situations like this happen all the time, and arrests are made without "proof" all the time.  The standard for making an arrest isn't proof beyond a reasonable doubt, it's probable cause...which is considerably less than beyond a reasonable doubt.  So while taking one person's word about something might be enough for an arrest, it's probably going to be nowhere near enough for a conviction in the absence of any other information.
628987
you work at an employers convenience, he can terminate you at anytime for any reason, or no reason at all\nget over it!
274295
I just took an employment law class so I have a pretty good idea that he would not win in the court of law.  As long as he was not fired unjustly, he has no basis to retaliate.  however, you will have to be able to prove that it was him (witnesses) and that the action was indeed in retaliation of the termination.  good luck, what a crappy situation :(  it's going ot cost you both more than what it is worth - if you fired him according to the law, you have nothing to worry about
288552
Yes it is. Your friend also has the right to quit his job if he doesn't like it. Although it was rude and inconsiderate of them to move him without notice, it is not illegal.
677268
Yes, but he only has the right to use it if there is reasonable evidence of an emergency like a fire, etc. Otherwise, reasonable notice MUST be given to the tenent.
592349
I was in a very simialar situation with my ex  and sought advice from my divorce attorney. He recommended that the only way to legally stop him is to take out a warrant for slander and difimation of character at the local magistrate offfice.  Her divorce attorney can advise her on the best way to proceed from there, if she can prove everything that he has been saying is a lie and she has plenty of emotional support for her through this, I didnt but  i would do it all over again.
282451
This is a tricky question. Most states do allow your phone conversations to be monitored. The reason they find in favor of the employer is the employer can analyze if the employee is performing the job functions correctly. However, if the conversation is of a personal reason (your talking to your mom) then the listening has to end as soon as it becomes apparent. The next subject is, are you allowed personal calls at work, if not your in trouble.
108657
She's turning it off because you don't work for her anymore, I assume since she got you the phone you also used it for work purposes.  She is under no obligation to keep the phone service in her name since you aren't working for her (she doesn't know if you are working or how much you make). Why should she keep it in her name, stop being a deadbeat and put it in your name.  Yes you should pay the disconnect charge, believe me if she sues you she'll win.
442870
Please ignore some of the tosh people have written as supposed advice here!! Threats to kill are only taken as that in the eye of the law if the person making the threat has the ability to carry that threat through at the time of making said threat. This is the word of the law. It is not the choice of the police. They do not make the laws and can be as frustrated as you, me or anyone else with such laws. \n\nFurthermore, harrassment is something far better dealt with via civil law through a solicitor and a county court. Please look into this. You will be far better served in this instance if you take this route. Criminal law is not really any good until serious offences have occured in this area. Also, there is no such thing as a verbal assault in the eyes of the law. Although you could argue that someone suffers physically because of the verbal onslaught they had received, but this would be an exceptional case. \n\nSee a sol re civil law. It really is your best bet.
567771
Under federal (and most state) laws, they cannot call you except Monday -Friday (Saturday in some states) between 8am and 7pm (the time varies a little bit, but never before 8 am or after 8 pm). They cannot call you on Sundays or Holidays, they cannot call your place of employement (or school), they cannot call your friends, relatives, coworkers, or boss (unless any of them were listed as references on a credit application). They cannot come to your home, your work, your school, nor are they allowed to contact you in person in anyway. They are only allowed to contact you by mail or phone. They cannot threaten you in anyway, cannot use vulgar/course/ obscene language, they cannot threaten to get you fired, kicked out of school, thrown in jail, take away your possessions, tell your friends/ relatives, force a relative to pay, or have you arrested. Also, you can tell them on the phone (some states require it in writing) to stop contacting you, and by law they have to. If they continue to contact you, they could be sued, and loose their business license. There are many laws(both federal and state) to protect consumers from over zealous collection agencies. Call your local better business bureau or consumer credit counseling agency for advice on how best to deal with the problem.\n\nAnother idea- if they keep bothering you, get a police style whistle or a hand held boat horn (you can get both at most sports supply stores, outdoor stores, Walmart, K-Mart, Target and Shop-Ko). Blow it into the phone every time they call. They will stop calling, believe me.