Have i been unfairly dissmised from work?

jaw

I take it that they were aware that you were having the time off ?

If your in the UK then I would recommend that you go down to the Citizens Advice Bureau. Take your contract with you, and ask for their advice.

spook542

What you don't say is why you took the time off and the reasons given for terminating your employment which makes it difficult to give advice.

If the letter does not give reasons you should write to your ex employer and ask fro reasons, you are then in a better position to decide what to do.
Did you ask permission before taking the time off?
Were you told you couldn't have time off?

FieldMouse

Did you have vacation time? Or did you take off without pay?

If you asked for the time off and your supervisor agreed, then you do have rights for mediation. Good luck.

bekkibex

Depends why u were off and if they knew about it. if u strolled back into the office after 3 days without telling them then yes but if u were like really ill and have sick note etc and let them know then its a bit harsh, except if u do it on weekly basis! o CAB.

mikewonaus

Aloha from Down Unda!
You have the rIght to remaIn a small 'I"!
You have the rIght to appeal the dIsIssIon!
You have the rIght to look for new woIk!
You have the rIght to misspell woIdz!
You probably would have been overlooked for promotIon In my fIrm too!
Best wIshes~

leysarob

Nope. If you haven't been there for a year you wouldn't be covered under anything like FMLA.

Your employer has the right to expect you to report to work as needed by the employer. Days off are a gift and not mandated by law.

Roy W

If you haven't had any warnings (writen /verbal) then no they cannot terminate your employment! my work tried this and i still go in smiling knowing they cannot do anything to me!

i think the term is " ive got them the the short and curlies!

AM-NM centaur

Depends upon what state you live in. California is an At Will state, meaning you can be terminated at anytime. Unless you have a collective bargaining agreement (a union), you need to move on.

Cari

If you take time off without calling in sick or whatever, then after three days this is considered to be "abandonment of employment" and you're gone.

However, if you did call in so they were fully aware of your whereabouts, then yes, this is unfair dismissal. If they thought that you were taking the piss and you weren't really sick, then they can give you a warning, but you can't actually be dismissed until you have been through the full warning process.

You should contact ACAS (google them) who will advise you on what steps to take next.

Andy D

All depends on the length of the 'probationary period', if you were fired when you were still in this period then they can fire you on the spot, probationary periods normally last 6 months....can be a year tho.

117wstwd

When you say to "took three days off work," do you mean that prior to your taking the days off, you asked your boss and he approved the time off, or do you mean that you just didn't feel like coming in, so you didn't show up?

Ralph V

dont waste your time just get anew job

lady greystoke

I'M SURE YOU HAVE TO HAVE A VERBAL WARNING, THEN A WRITTEN WARNING, BEFORE THEY LAY YOU OFF..CHECK WITH THE CITIZENS ADVISE BUREAU.

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