I was fired for something I didn't do. What should I do ?

whitefangz1

You lost your job, but you still have your dignity. Start confronting people about the complaints and demanding answers and you just might lose your dignity.
Move on to another job and hold on to your self-respect.
There is nothing your former employer can tell you that you will find helpful.

Mandy D

it won't make any difference to do that.
but it wouldn't hurt either. you should call your boss and tell him that the message was that you received a raise and you just wanted to confirm it. then, if he tells you the truth you can corner him then and ask him why. plus, that would be lots of fun! :)

$andman

file unemployment and drive up his premium...

whimzy

move on.you can do better.

Sarah

You could politely en-quire if you wanted too, even though its pointless. But id suggest to just move on and get another job. It appears that there's some sort of favoritism towards the younger workers... maybe point that out to him? But the best thing to do is just move on and concentrate on your well being.

M H

take it to Human resources...

Stuart

If a company fires you for cause - that is, they have a justifiable reason for firing you - there is no issue. You did wrong, you know you did wrong, and you just move on.

HOWEVER, if they fire you for some unspecified reason that does not appear to be either justified or even true, you should "fire back". What I'd do is go file for unemployment benefits. The unemployment office will interview your old boss to learn the reason you were fired to decide if you are entitled to benefits.

If they learn that the boss fired you for no good reason, they will pay you a weekly check until you find another job, and that money will be taken out of your old boss's unemployment account. (Evil laugh here - companies HATE getting their unemployment account tapped...)

On the other hand, if the unemployment office finds that you were fired for a just reason, they will tell you what the reason was, and you'll know what happened.

It's a win-win for you.

Good luck.

-Stuart

dmt479

Yes, totally. I'm so sorry. What an a**hole!

robert h

Sure ask him! If he doesn't tell you file for unemployment comp. Stick the company for 26 weeks pay and then if you still don't have a job file for an extension and pick up another 13 weeks at the company's expense. That will teach them a lesson. Also when you file for comp. you are entitled to free legal assistance from the state. Take it. I once went through this with a B.S manager and I collected. By the time I got through with them It would have been cheaper for them to keep me on. Good Luck Bob

~ Floridian``

You are definitely entitled to an explanation of why you were fired. I would write or phone him and ask for a brief meeting. As a part-time job, you may not be elligible for unemployment compensation, but file anyway.
I am sure there are employment relations people that would act for you, but if you don't want the job back, just ask for an explanation and include that fact!
By the way, When he answers the unemployment bureau's questionaire, he will state the real reason, hopefully.

mike666

I TOO WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ...... U MADE ME CURIOUS .......ASK UR BOSS .....

Holly P

I would! There is nothing wrong with having an honest, civil discussion. You could even frame it as you not wanting to repeat the same mistake in future jobs. Just be humble but truthful and kind.

SunnyK

Well if you don't even want the job back I guess you could call and complain if you want and let your boss know he is losing a valuable employee.

gator

Don't give them the satisfaction in letting them see your pissed off. Get another job and chalk tis one up to experience.

versantly

keep all documentation about the incident(s), file an appeal, and getting some counseling. meet with your HR rep & the unemployment office.

pudge0804

Yes, you should call back. If you weren't rude to anyone, and someone complained about you, someone clearly wanted you to lose your job. That is not right.

I think you should call your boss, ask for the complaints, and if he tells you them, deny them, (since there not true).

If he doesn't tell you them, say in an authoritative voice that you did NOT hurt any one and if you did by accident, I really didn't mean to. Then, wait to see what he says.

I think you should get your job back, since you didn't do anything wrong!

By the way, if you boss doesn't let you take you job back still, you can always spread the word that it is a bad place!
>= )

animalgriffith

Go give them a peice of your mind.ask what the complaints were.

incomitatus

Tell him you plan to file a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board.

xmelax35

Your question really struck a cord with me. Do you live in Ohio?! This EXACT thing happened to me, except another employee did not do the firing. It was unjustified. There are states with employment at will laws, which mean they can fire you for no reason at all. But I did not realize mine could have been fought due to my disability. I worked my tail off too and the girls would plant things in my desk - work that was theirs and say I did not do it. I had just recv'd my review 3 wks prior to being fired and it was a great review. I have evidence showing I did more work than the others. I even had compliments from customers & one of them left my boss a v.m. and he deleted it right in front of me before she even got the whole thing out - saying who cares. The other girls would go drinking with him and stuff. Oh the list goes on...oh how I wanted revenge - like telling them what they did all the time. The girls would try to get me in trouble by telling me to do something or that I could do something and then I would find out I was not allowed and they did the same things and did not get in trouble. I would just let it go...but if it does eat at you like that, go ahead and call. Email me, I can tell you the whole story.

ant

depending where you live (due to federal n state laws) u may be able to sue n hurt him at the pocket - u would want to reach an out of court settlement so threaten bad publicity but your lawyer should be able to handle all that

boybaguio

you cannot be fired without just cause... sue the company and milk them for all they're worth....

miko

Yep, you have every right to know. Howevr, he can fire you in the first 90 days with out giving an explanation. I would go back and talk to him (not looking for an argument) or an explanation but, to let him know how unfair he has treated you despite the fact that you gave your all to his company. Ask him to explain what more you could have done towards your job performance. Hmmm... if he left a message only I would walk into to work Monday morning "acting clueless". How does he know that you got the message??? This will force the boss to deal with you in person.

friends4eva

Yes, you should storm in there, and demand to she what the complaints were!

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