VA
Got fired for unkowningly breaking the code of conduct (management never properly trained us on this code, yet forced us to sign it as if we had), but was honest and told by the regional manager that I was forgiven since I had no complaints/record, there was no loss to the company or anyone involved and that I could return to work. At the end of the day, the same manager told me that I was being fired. I know that my confidentiality code was broken b/c another manager went and told a previous employee who was terminated for this very offense (although she had a complaint and the company was waiting to get her fired b/c of other issues they had with her) everything about my case while the investigation was happening and she told the company that if I didn't get fired, she would sue the company for not being consistent. Do I have any legal grounds to go after the company and/ or manager who broke my confidentiality code (also in the code of conduct) by telling an ex-employee everything that was going on which led to my termination since I was initially forgiven but then fired once they found out that the ex-employee knew about the case? I work in VA and know it is an at-will state. Also, management never told me what I was doing was wrong even though they knew it was happening or saw signs.
Would greatly appreciate a response. Thanks!!!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Got fired for unkowningly breaking the code of conduct (management never properly trained us on this code, yet forced us to sign it as if we had), but was honest and told by the regional manager that I was forgiven since I had no complaints/record, there was no loss to the company or anyone involved and that I could return to work. At the end of the day, the same manager told me that I was being fired. I know that my confidentiality code was broken b/c another manager went and told a previous employee who was terminated for this very offense (although she had a complaint and the company was waiting to get her fired b/c of other issues they had with her) everything about my case while the investigation was happening and she told the company that if I didn't get fired, she would sue the company for not being consistent. Do I have any legal grounds to go after the company and/ or manager who broke my confidentiality code (also in the code of conduct) by telling an ex-employee everything that was going on which led to my termination since I was initially forgiven but then fired once they found out that the ex-employee knew about the case? I work in VA and know it is an at-will state. Also, management never told me what I was doing was wrong even though they knew it was happening or saw signs.
Would greatly appreciate a response. Thanks!!!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?