What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NC
I know that NC is an "at will" state, but is there a legal right to sue if the reason you are given for termination is false? A friend of mine was fired from a professional job because of not meeting a company goal. As a group manager, he was held responsible for the shortfall of others in his group. There was no fore-knowledge that termination was the consequence for not meeting the goal. Additionally, no one else in the group was held responsible or disciplined. My friend has since learned that his not meeting the company goal was through no fault of his own (outside sources have admitted to being the problem). My friend has had no disciplinary action in his personnel folder. Is there any legal grounds for a lawsuit for wrongful termination?
I know that NC is an "at will" state, but is there a legal right to sue if the reason you are given for termination is false? A friend of mine was fired from a professional job because of not meeting a company goal. As a group manager, he was held responsible for the shortfall of others in his group. There was no fore-knowledge that termination was the consequence for not meeting the goal. Additionally, no one else in the group was held responsible or disciplined. My friend has since learned that his not meeting the company goal was through no fault of his own (outside sources have admitted to being the problem). My friend has had no disciplinary action in his personnel folder. Is there any legal grounds for a lawsuit for wrongful termination?