I think I have a wrongful termination case...I was told I couldn't talk to fellow employees?
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I think I have a wrongful termination case...I was told I couldn't talk to fellow employees?
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I have been a dedicated employee. A situation arose at work and I was suspended pending an internal investigation. I was told that I wasn't allowed to speak to any other employee and they were all informed that they were not allowed to speak to me. No communication, not even after work. They are assuming that I violated that rule and they terminated me. I was told that this was the specific reason I was being fired. Is that legal in the state of Texas? I think I have an EEOC case. From what I have read, I have a discrimination/disparate case. I think that my HR department agrees because they offered me a severence package of $3000 plus six weeks of paychecks if I signed an agreement not to take legal action. I told them I would signed if the terms were changed to $15,000 plus 12 weeks of pay and benefits. Does anyone know if I have a leg to stand on?
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I don't or didn't work at Convergys.
The situation is that a fellow coworker was harassed via text messages. There was some manipulation in the computer system and at first it appeared as though I was involved. That is now figured out, however, I was fired because they feel that I broke company policy by talking with fellow employees.
As for a standard severence package, there is none. Most people are just let go in this company.
They offered me this package when I asked for a letter stating why I was terminated. The company has three other lawsuits pending.
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Uh, no. I have no idea of why HR would offer such a nutty settlement because you have NO case.
You are NOT being discriminated against. There is no law that states that you have to be treated equally or that you employer even has to like you. As long as they are not discriminating against you based on race, religion, etc.
You VIOLATED company policy during your suspension...they have a legal right to do that. That protects YOU, and that protects THEM.
I also think you have misunderstood the offer. Depending on how long you were employed, that may be their standard severace package and it is NORMAL for them to have you sign papers stating that you will not take ANY LEGAL action and that INCLUDES filing for UNEMPLOYMENT benefits.
Be very, very careful that what you THINK the offer is....is what it is.
Update: I'll be honest with you...I think you may have HEARD that there are 3 pending lawsuits, but you wouldn't have access to that information...that sounds like office gossip. How do you know they don't have a severance package for terminated employees? It doesn't mean they give it to everyone.
They also DO NOT have to give you a written reason of why you were terminated. There is no law on the planet that states any company has to do that.
Sorry, but you are fishing to make big $$$$ when you don't have a case. When you call around for attorney's, they will tell you that when the employer told you to keep your trap shut, you should have listened. Next time, you'll know. |
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MYRA C
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You must speak with a lawyer. A good law firm specializing in this field will know what your rights are in Texas. Particularly if you have been offered a severance package. Don't be intimidated and don't sign anything. If you have signed in the meantime that could be construed as intimidation and you still need legal counsel. If the company has given you anything at all in writing take it with you when you see your lawyer. |
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googie
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If they offered you any settlement with a proviso that you not bring a legal action, there is a good chance that they are in the wrong, In a case like this you do not seek an answer from YA but you refer it to EEOC. |
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Jake S
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You could contact the State Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor, you may just have a case. If you can afford a labor lawyer that would help also. Good Luck. |
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