I was fired from being a victim of dimestic violence do i have a case?
153312
sounds like a big yes to me, better check with your loyer first tho.
98162
Talk to your case worker. They are the ones that know about your particular case. I don't think Yahoo Answers is the place to get this information, unless your case worker participates here.
259258
A jerk leveled a shotgun at a child, and I stepped between the two of them. I was enraged! He told me to move, I would not budge. He lowered the shotgun, and tried to explain his actions to me. I pulled my sidearm out, and called the police. I held the jerk at gunpoint until the police arrived. No charges were filed against me, since I acted in self defense of myself, and the child, my son. I could have died, but I will fight to the very death to defend my family, and friends.
101844
Absolutely! its written in the law. Even if you are still working there, at anytime, you can ask to see your employee file from Human Resources, and ask for corrections from any mistakes. They cannot fire you because you wanted to see your file. If they do, contact a lawyer. Good Luck.
1023277
I know being in michigan that an employer can tell other places of business that yes, you did work at that company and the dates worked there.  They CANNOT state whether you have been fired or quit.  They CANNOT state how you worked at that place of business or they CANNOT say what type of person you are or if you have any jail time.  Seek legal cousel if you think you had an unjustice.  They may be able to steer you in the right direction.
968318
Your employment was "At Will" and can be terminated for any reason.  Most companies with any self-respect will at least give you severance pay, but if you were let go because they were cash-strapped, it would explain why they gave you nothing.  Sorry, you have no claim on further compensation from your past employer.  You can, however, collect unemployment insurance.  It also looks good on your resume that you are punctual and don't take a lot of time off.
988060
You have almost no chance of winning on appeal -- the appeals court does not review the finding of fact of the trial court.  \n\nYou will be better off just moving on -- get another job instead of fighting to get back a job where management hates you, and wasting time and money trying to recover.  Just accept that as far as you are concerned the court got it wrong, and move on.\n\n(PS -- US law gives most employers rights to fire or demote people at will, and so the "lies" probably didn't matter.)
376794
absolutely..any good employer has to give you a chance to defend yourself, besides they shouldn't be able to fire you just because someone doesn't like you.  That's not fair
510718
under certain circumstances you can get unemployment if you are fired.  Check with the labor board or unemployment commission
270453
This question requires more details.  In a general sense, you need to prepare all of your documenation carefully.  Gather as much supporting evidence as you can and organize it in such a way that it is clear, concise and fully supports your claim.  Get witnesses to whatever event led to your dismissal if possible.  Depending on the severity, you might even seek legal represenation.
580241
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
1081146
yes. I lost a job that way once. They let me start before the police background check came in and they fired me a week later.
1119906
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.
83147
Lol I think some of the previous responses are hilarious.  No the employer cannot say anything derogatory against you that would be grounds for a defamatory/slander lawsuit.  Companies are allowed to give your dates of employment, your salary, your position, your current employment status, and how you were termed (which most jobs do not volunteer).  Regarding how you were termed if they decide to divulge this information it can be one of two responses generally: voluntarily left position,  terminated.  They cannot volunteer your "life story" i.e. she bitch slapped a manager then she set the office on fire so we had to can her ass.  That's just not going to happen.
718447
It is when you are fired illegally.
380386
I would get a new lawyer and see about suing your lawyer for ineffective counsel.  You may be able to get a new trial if you can prove you were not mentally competent at the time.\n\nAnd when you get a new lawyer, he can advise you about pain and suffering.\n\nBut let me tell you that it is not going to be easy trying to find an atty, who wants to sue another attorney.  It may take a lot of phone calls and a lot of people saying no before you find someone who will help.\n\nYour doctor that diagnosed you with the PTSD may be able to help refer you to someone.\n\nGood luck!
561677
Violence begets violence First I will go to the police & make a report.Next contact my lawyer & sue him.