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wizjp
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Try labor relations board and U/E office. |
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Diminati
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Depends on the State laws.
I live in Florida. Any employer can terminate any employee at any time for any reason or for no reason. In this State, there's nothing you can do about it. |
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[[moNNA]]
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yea it think it is...if it didnt have anything to do with work and it wasnt required then you were under no obligation to go.. |
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arc7499
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depends if you are on a salary or hourly wage. salaried employees are required to attend almost anything at almost nay time. As an hourly employee you should not be required to attend anything unless you are "compensated" for it either thru wages or as a training class or so on. you should not have been fired if you were not on the clock. |
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Mel
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Yes, this is a wrongful termination case. You must be paid for all hours that you work as an hourly employee ( the exception is "voluntary" training, for example if the company allows employees to leave early to go to school or brings a training program on site in which employees can elect to participate.)
If you were fired for refusing to do something that is clearly illegal, that is called retailation and is grounds for a suit.
Contact your local department of labor (visit www.dol.gov for the link.) They will file a claim on your behalf for free. Also, you may wish to contact an employment attorney who works on a contingent basis (they get paid a portion of the award they win for you.)
Good luck. |
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KidCuervo
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Yeah i'm not sure they can MAKE you do something if they're not paying you. I think you have a legitimate beef. You should win your unemployment decision anyways. |
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U_Mex
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You can sue. They pay you for work or it's not work. |
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saved_by_grace
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It really depends on what State you live in. In Texas...it is a "work at will state" They can fire you for no reason. Of course they do have to have cause in order not to pay unemployment. |
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BeachLvr2006
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not unless they are paying you in some way for the meeting... I would call and talk to a lawywe |
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*~*I love cupcakes*~*
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Depends. On the applications of the state of California It says They have the right to terminate your employment at anytime for any reason. You should have just gone to the waste of time meeting. I'm sorry. But that's what it says, that's why they have you fill it out and sign it. But who really knows where your at, consult a lawyer. |
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YA is a sham
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Unless you had a contract of employment, you are an "at will" employee and can be terminated at any time for any reason or no reason whatsoever. |
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jtwb568@yahoo.com
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1. Go to you local Job Service/Workforce Development Office and file for unemployment IMMEDIATELY--be certain to take the written notice of termination with you if you received one.
2. Contact the wage/hourly division of Job Service and file a formal complaint with them.
3. Contact an attorney who specializes in employment/labor law.
Good luck!! |
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desert fox
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Probably not |
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janab712003
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It doesn't sound like it was legal, but it all depends on what state you live. It really doesn't sound like your employer had the RIGHT to terminate your employment just because you failed to appear at a meeting that was after hours and without pay. What I would suggest is that you contact your state Labor Board as well as Department of Unemployement.
I would recommend you file for unemployment, because they can investigate whether there was just cause for your termination. The Labor Board can answer the question of legality as well. |
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brandi
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check your local labor laws, but most states now are right to work states, you can quit or they can terminate you for no reason. |
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fitzovich
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You cannot be required to work off the clock. A meeting is work. Contact your state labor division, file for unemployment and contact an attorney.
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bookworm5767
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Consult an attorney right away. What was the reason listed on your termination notice? Were there witnesses to his threat? Document everything now before you forget. |
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yourpastlifelover
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If it had ABSOLUTLY nothing to do with work, then no, that's not legal. Sometimes there are certain kinds of meetings (like safety meetings, for example)) which are required, though, and those are written into the contract. Check your old contract and pursue legal action, if necessary. |
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Jay C
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sounds kinda shady but i don't think theres any thing you can do, theres no way to prove you were fired for not going to the meeting.
I don't think litigation is a wise choice, because it will cost you a lot of money and it doesn't sound like you have any physical evidence to prove it. |
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iandask8r
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not sure but i don't think so talk to a lawyer |
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Tina W
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Yes. It is illegal. You need to call the Labor & Wages board in your area. This can be faught. Also you can draw unemployment. Good luck. |
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Amanda K
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If you are not a salaried employee, than they cannot make you do anything off the clock. Talk to an attorney because they may be in violation on the Fair Labor Standards Act. |
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M L
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If you are under contract and that is included in your contract then you are in the wrong. If you are "at will" then technically your employer can fire you for any reason or no reason at all. HOWEVER, if you did not attend for a "protected reason" then you might have a claim. If you think you fall under a protected class (for example you did not attend because your religion forbids you from attending functions where alcohol will be served -- like Muslims) then your firing would be unlawful and you might be entitled to something. I would call the EEOC. You can find the local number in the yellow pages. good luck.... |
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hirebookkeeper
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How much notice did you get to attend the meeting. If you absolutely couldnt go, you should have mentioned it as soon as you found out about it. |
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Meng-Tzu
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If it had nothing to do with work you may have some ground. It depends on what state or country you work in. "At will" employees can be fired at will.
Another thing, is the job really worth getting a lawyer to get it back? |
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Joe L
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The difference between capitalism and communism is that with one of these you actually have a right to a job. |
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