is this really grounds for firing?
409007
Just sending objectionable material is bad, this is REALLY bad, you damaged your image, his image and the image of the whole work environment.
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.
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
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.
305264
I would report it to the Human Resources department myself, if you thought it was a real threat to your boss. She was probably just blowing off, I think.. But maybe..
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.
257699
Point it out to your boss.  Your boss should take the initaitve to watch him and fire him if he is out of line.
487165
Please take some times to understand your rights under "Constructive Discharge"  Being forced to quit a job\nnot by  voluntary choice. Sometimes we are forced to quit jobs due to mistreatment. this type of resignation really is  a “firing without good cause” through being “forced to quit”?\n\nOn June 14, 2004 the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision setting some new standards for the law of “Constructive Discharge” in Federal Title VII Employment Discrimination cases. It’s going to take me a little while to analyze this case and update this constructive discharge article. The Supreme Court Case is available on the web: Pennsylvania State Police v. Nancy Drew Suders (USSC 6/14/04).
347809
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.
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.
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!
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.
854887
A person can be denied unemployment benefits when they are fired for cause.  \n\nYou can appeal it, you don't KNOW if it's hearsay or not, but you DO know if there is a morals clause in your employment contract, or if you are an employee at will.\n\nSo if you're not happy, appeal it!  The employer doesn't necessarily have to PROVE that the alleged hearsay was true or not - just that something about you was interfering with your job performance, or the performance of  those around you.  \n\nLots of luck.
872797
The thought-provoking question probably occurred to those people BEFORE they were fired.  But they knew that asking such questions might CAUSE them to be fired.  After they were FIRED ANYWAY, there was no more reason for them to be silent, and so the thought-provoking question appeared.
1021041
probably, I have never seen it happen personally, but congrats on the find. I hope to someday be witness to the rare phenomenon of the nasty coworker getting fired.
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.
1074504
Don't you know nursing homes don't want to hear about things like false documentation,abuse,neglect.They want it swept under the carpet.First of all you need to report this person to the  board of nursing.Secondly you need to file for unemployment compensation at your local employment commission.You can draw if you are fired for anything other that willful misconduct and that means "intentional" I am so sure you will get it,even if you have to appeal it.These politics go on in nursing and it is sickening,that is why this R.N. of many years is no longer nursing.Obviously this person is a butt licker.That is what they like.If this company has a corporate office then I certainly would  make a complaint.You shook the sheets and they don't like that.Find something else but if you can afford it sit back and draw unemployment.I did for 6 months