gracenotes
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
Hello, I was terminated from a professional position with a major health care company. I am over age 55, the reason was 'poor performance' (a first ever for me!), and I was there five months. I received formal training for my position of almost a month (although formal training does not usually translate into real-work scenarios and everyone struggles), and, after less than three months (approximately four weeks of actual work), also received a 30-day written warning. I worked very hard to improve and my scores were to be evaluated on the 30th. Had meeting with manager on the 24th, where I talked about meeting some objectives but she was not happy with performance, and was terminated next day. I wonder if I will ever find a f/t position with good pay/benefits ever again, especially with termination on my record. I have been engaging in sending emails to manager, HR rep, and manager's boss outlining justification as to why I should get my job back, with no response. I have applied for Unemployment Insurance benefits.
Questions:
(1) When I was terminated, the HR rep stated that I was on 'will rehire' status. HR rep thought I had a great work background and this was more of a 'poor fit' situation. While this makes me happy, I cannot understand why anyone would hire me in a different position with the flag of 'poor performance.' Is this some kind of ploy with HR, or would there be a chance I could be rehired in another position?
(2) Is there anything I can do to get rehired in my previous position? Is it wrong to send emails? Should I call?
(3) Could a lawyer help me get my job back?
Hello, I was terminated from a professional position with a major health care company. I am over age 55, the reason was 'poor performance' (a first ever for me!), and I was there five months. I received formal training for my position of almost a month (although formal training does not usually translate into real-work scenarios and everyone struggles), and, after less than three months (approximately four weeks of actual work), also received a 30-day written warning. I worked very hard to improve and my scores were to be evaluated on the 30th. Had meeting with manager on the 24th, where I talked about meeting some objectives but she was not happy with performance, and was terminated next day. I wonder if I will ever find a f/t position with good pay/benefits ever again, especially with termination on my record. I have been engaging in sending emails to manager, HR rep, and manager's boss outlining justification as to why I should get my job back, with no response. I have applied for Unemployment Insurance benefits.
Questions:
(1) When I was terminated, the HR rep stated that I was on 'will rehire' status. HR rep thought I had a great work background and this was more of a 'poor fit' situation. While this makes me happy, I cannot understand why anyone would hire me in a different position with the flag of 'poor performance.' Is this some kind of ploy with HR, or would there be a chance I could be rehired in another position?
(2) Is there anything I can do to get rehired in my previous position? Is it wrong to send emails? Should I call?
(3) Could a lawyer help me get my job back?
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