Do I have a legitimate case?

[NDlady]

North Dakota. I was working for a non-profit organization that is run by 8 board members. I had been digging into an ongoing problem that has been occurring for the 3 years that I was there and according to former managers, it has been occurring for the last 10 years. There were funds missing almost every week from the safe and also from inside my office (which 3 board members also had keys to). I reported this constantly to 2 of the board members, who happen to be employed in law enforcement and law. They have known about this problem for more than a year. Two weeks ago, the board decides to dismiss me from my job with a reason of mismanagement as bills were late and papers weren't filed on time......due to lack of funds which I tried to explain again to them. I live in a small town and now,,,,there are stories going around that I was let go because of missing funds.....which is untrue**************do I have a case to help stop this talk and help to restore my reputation in this town?

[seniorjudge]

Originally Posted by NDlady

North Dakota. I was working for a non-profit organization that is run by 8 board members. I had been digging into an ongoing problem that has been occurring for the 3 years that I was there and according to former managers, it has been occurring for the last 10 years. There were funds missing almost every week from the safe and also from inside my office (which 3 board members also had keys to). I reported this constantly to 2 of the board members, who happen to be employed in law enforcement and law. They have known about this problem for more than a year. Two weeks ago, the board decides to dismiss me from my job with a reason of mismanagement as bills were late and papers weren't filed on time......due to lack of funds which I tried to explain again to them. I live in a small town and now,,,,there are stories going around that I was let go because of missing funds.....which is untrue**************do I have a case to help stop this talk and help to restore my reputation in this town?

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There are thousands of posts similar to yours so I have prepared a standard answer:

Get a lawyer.

Invest $20K and three years.

Sue the bad people for defamation.

If you win, expect them to keep doing it.

If you lose, expect them to keep doing it.


Stand by for other opinions.

[glowbot]

It sounds to me like you should definately get yourself an attorney. You might be able to sue them for wrongful termination. Defamation might be a tougher battle. Hope this helps