Fired without warning or reason...?
407845
I worked at preschool once that was very paranoid about it's employees starting their own preschool or day care and taking clients away from the existing facility.  It was even mentioned in the contract I was to sign when I started working for the school that if I was to start my own facility and took clients away that I could brought up on some legal charges.  It was also listed in the employee handbook.  You may want to do some investigating about this.  However, even with a doctor's note, you still caused some inconvenience for the school, making sure they had a sub for you being the main inconvenience.  As for the home day care, maybe they feel you are trying to solicit their clients.  You've stated here that you are upset at having no more contact with the children.  I know your reasons sound logical here, but maybe this school has had a problem with teachers going out on their own in the past and they are trying to stop it from happening again.  You don't need to call any of the children from the school. This could get you into more trouble.  If there are art projects left behind, the staff will make sure they get home to the parents, finished or not.
527233
It sounds like your story has more to it than what is presented. I hope that you were not filing a FMLA claim, in an attempt to avoid being fired. Many people commit FMLA abuse by filing a FMLA intermittent leave, to avoid being fired or merely quitting. This is illegal!
174074
Legally?  Unless you're under contract....and you are probably not.....you are not under any legal obligation to give any notice at all.  Most places request that you give them 2 weeks notice....and if you want a reference from them that's probably a good idea.  But you are certainly under no obligation to give them any notice.  Do places give at will employees any notice before firings?  No
329554
Yes. My husband was almost fired for something he said in retaliation.  Another employee was talking in a very vulgar manner and my husband told him he didn't have to take that from anybody.  The hiring supervisor made my husband write a 5 page essay on respect for the individual or else be fired.  The guy that was causing it all got off scott free because him and the manager are buddies.  If Sam Walton could see what's happening with his company now he'd fire half the people working in upper managment.
925953
Depends on your employment agreement, and whether you are a public or private sector employee.  If it is an "at-will" agreement, in the private sector, you can indeed be fired without cause.  You may want to consult a labor attorney, as some facets of the law vary by state.
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.
1091078
An employer cannot fire you because you are X religion but if you have a service to goto and you do not give the employer ample time to schedule around your service then you may be subject to termination.  If you tell the employer the day before or just a few days before and is unable to change the schedule then you will either stay on the schedule and no call no show or it will be your responsibility to switch shifts with someone.\n\nIt's amazing how many people didn't read the question completely or simply do not understand the "race, religion, creed, color" clause.  I'll repeat: YOU CANNOT BE FIRED FOR BEING OF A CERTAIN RELIGION.  But, you can be fired for calling off or no call no showing because you did not give your employer ample time to schedule around you.  Or if the employer had to schedule you becase he/she had no other warm body to fill that schedule hole.  Remember requests are just that: requests.
727808
Got fired once cause I didn't show up enough.\n\nGot another job cause there's tons of work here.
635605
If you reeeally need this job, I'd go to the Labor Board. It sounds like A$Shole wanted to find a reason to get rid of you.  You might come out on top in this one, but even so, will your employers make your job a living hell by always looking for legal ways to fire you again and again? Just think it over.  "Choose your battles" was some of the best advice I ever got.
1167688
If you were written up and given a final warning, that means you have had other disciplinary action. If not, then it is your first warning and you can not be fired. You also need to look at your own behavior.\nYou start off by saying you were improperly disciplined by an administrator then complain about the other person involved not getting in trouble and you admit to "yelling". It doesn't matter what is happening to the other person, this is about you, your job and your behavior. "Yelling" at another person in any setting is wrong, you are a professional, in a professional setting  and expected to behave in a professional manner. You have the right to respond to the reprimand and that response will be placed in your file as well. You also need to advise the union rep of your situation and how you feel. You say this person is abusive to you, if so, you need to move to another department or floor. You need to be proactive about your situation, take care of yourself and if it means getting away from a person that is abusing you, do it.\nAs nurses, a lot is expected of us and pressure can be difficult. \nIf you can't figure out a way to get along with the person, move on or you could damage your reputation. Pointing the finger and hoping someone else will agree with you doesn't work. If this person is mean, that fact will show itself sooner or later and you can't let it effect you!
779927
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.
1145821
No, I'm pretty sure that you can't be fired, but you need to talk to  an atty. There should be one that gives a free consultation in your area.
320623
Unless you have a contract (union, etc.), an employer can fire you for whatever reason they like (unless, of course, if it's discrimination).  You can be fired if your employer doesn't like the color of your shoes, or for no reason whatsoever.
943418
I got fired for sleeping on the job.\n\nCoach
331953
Have you thought about going into business for yourself, say human resources consulting given your experience?  Given the amount of information needed to start your own business, that search will keep you occupied for a few weeks minimum.\n\nAnd if you're like most people, there's always the "I'd like to start a business in..." something totally unrelated to what you've been doing before.  Now's the time to get busy!\n------\nI have to agree with other posters who say that getting fired over trivial mistakes over employment dates is a crock.  That's a sign the employer is firing for some other reason, possibly discrimination.  If you think that may be the case, talk with a lawyer....
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
81421
You're correct: you were used.  If you have proof that you were actually hired, you can probably sue for wrongful discharge. Firing because "another girl came back" isn't acceptable cause for dismissal.\n\nThe definition of wrongful discharge is: When an employee is fired for reasons that are not legitimate, typically either because they are unlawful or because they violate the terms of an employment contract. The contract can be either expressed or implied.\n\nIf you have a case, what you can recover may not be worth the effort, but a free consultation with a lawyer only costs you an hour of your time.