Wrongful Termination?

[brodieransom]

I was given the choice to be fired or to "resign" on Tuesday, with no warning, and was given no reason as to why when I asked (except for "unhappiness" that they alluded to). Earlier in the day I had expressed interest in working at another facility nearby 10 hours/week (I was not a full-time employee at my primary place of employment). I was fired only 6 hours after being told that it was not going to be a problem. When I asked why they were firing me (I chose not to resign), I was read aloud a "legal-type" letter and told that they cannot talk to me about it. I had been working there for 1.5 years without ever having a performance review, but having always had positive feedback. In fact, in July when I bought my house, they filled out salary and employment information stating that my chances of continued employment were "excellent +++". I was also told verbally in June that I had a job there as long as I wanted it. Do I have any recourse (besides getting my job back)? I am also fearful that this may tinge my reputation (I am an occupational therapist) which is overall excellent.

 

[louism1954]

Asked to resign or get fired?

Sounds as if you'd be better off working somewhere else anyway. If you are in a union, see your representative. If you are not in a union, then you are at the mercy of the 'at will ' employment clause. If its not for misconduct, you can collect unemployment compensation. For them to make it incumbent upon you to make such a choice proves that your employer doesn't give a dam about you. He's a total idiot. The days are over that say we have to give employers two weeks notice. It doesn't matter what the professional thing to do is anymore since all companies lay off or terminate for whatever reason and then have you escorted off the grounds by security. so the hell with them

 

[brodieransom]

thanks for replying

I am sure you are right about the situation, and I was hired by the other facility full-time. It is definately my ex-emloyers loss, and I'm trying to see this as an opportunity. Thanks for responding - it really helped put things in perspective.