Terminated without any reason

[shawnusa]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Mass

Hi,

The company I worked before let me go without any reasons; my boss did not even know it until the last day and he even tried to keep me. The letter stated terminate date and etc. Give extra weeks of pay. That is.

Then I found out they hired another person doing similar job weeks later. I have been with that company for more than 9 years in the R&D department. The company has about 60 employees and 6 engineers in the R&D group. Nerve had any issues with anyone in the company.

My question is can they do that? Do I have a case to sue them and for what reason?

Thanks.

 

[Zigner]

Yes, they can do it.

How old are you?

 

[shawnusa]

Yes, they can do it.

How old are you?

Over 40. So, there is no law to protect employee?

 

[Zigner]

Over 40. So, there is no law to protect employee?

You have a small chance of prevailing based on your age. I would suggest that you consult with a local employment attorney to review the facts of your case.

 

[Silverplum]

Over 40. So, there is no law to protect employee?

Due to your age, perhaps there is a protection for you (NOT guaranteed!) -- read here: http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/age.cfm

 

[shawnusa]

Due to your age, perhaps there is a protection for you (NOT guaranteed!) -- read here: http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/age.cfm

It was happened 6 months ago, can I still doing something now? Thanks!

 

[Proserpina]

It was happened 6 months ago, can I still doing something now? Thanks!

Here you go!

http://www.eeoc.gov/employees/howtofile.cfm

 

[cbg]

Just being over 40 is not enough to make this illegal. Do you have any evidence that you were termed because of your age? Are there other employees over 40 working there. Why did you wait 6 months before inquiring?

 

[Zigner]

Just being over 40 is not enough to make this illegal. Do you have any evidence that you were termed because of your age? Are there other employees over 40 working there. Why did you wait 6 months before inquiring?

Agreed - that's why I recommended a consultation with a local employment attorney to review the facts of the case.

 

[cbg]

Sorry, Zig, I missed your post.

 

[Zigner]

Sorry, Zig, I missed your post.

No worries - it's all good info for the OP

 

[shawnusa]

Just being over 40 is not enough to make this illegal. Do you have any evidence that you were termed because of your age? Are there other employees over 40 working there. Why did you wait 6 months before inquiring?

I do not have any evidence to prove. They forced one to retire, but he is over 70 years old, they also give hard time for another one who is 70 years old.

Yes, there are employees over 40 working there.

I was chat with one person last week and he said I may have a case, I thought the employer can do anything they want in US until last week.

 

[eerelations]

OP's posting history is a little, well...odd.

 

[Zigner]

I do not have any evidence to prove. They forced one to retire, but he is over 70 years old, they also give hard time for another one who is 70 years old.

Yes, there are employees over 40 working there.

I was chat with one person last week and he said I may have a case, I thought the employer can do anything they want in US until last week.

I suspect that you don't have a case for age discrimination. Good luck.

 

[shawnusa]

I suspect that you don't have a case for age discrimination. Good luck.

I will not go forward if I do not have a case. Do not want to waste money and time on this.

Thanks all.