What is the name of your state? New York
I was employed for 5 years. During this time there were several layoffs due to finances. There was a recent one that impacted my position with the company. My job duties were added to due to the layoff. I had to answer the phones for half of the day and still continue my marketing responsibilities. I wasn't thrilled but I had a job. I was spoken to about being a team player (that came from the fact that I had said I am not unloading the dishwasher each morning). So I had a smile on my face and even though I was working on my marketing efforts while answering the phone (constant collection calls) I looked and smiled at all that walked through the lobby. Last week I caught a rock in the windshield. I sent an email to work advising them of the situation and that I would be unable to make it to work. The following day I showed up and was told I didn't have to answer the phones as they had a temp. So I continued on the my job. At 4:15 PM I was called into the conference room to be advised that I was being let go. I was told that we told you one strike and you are gone and that was your one strike. You should have taken a bus or cab to work and glass places are open on Saturday's. I told them that they were not open on Saturday's and was told yes they are I have a friend that owns one. I was also told that I was doing my job with a smile on my face but was not happy about it. Can you get fired for a broken windshield? I contacted them and also made note that I would be taking personal time for it. I realize that a severance package is optional but what about vacation time? I was told it was being pro-rated and that I would not get it. I had @ 2 weeks of vacation. Let me know what you think.
I was employed for 5 years. During this time there were several layoffs due to finances. There was a recent one that impacted my position with the company. My job duties were added to due to the layoff. I had to answer the phones for half of the day and still continue my marketing responsibilities. I wasn't thrilled but I had a job. I was spoken to about being a team player (that came from the fact that I had said I am not unloading the dishwasher each morning). So I had a smile on my face and even though I was working on my marketing efforts while answering the phone (constant collection calls) I looked and smiled at all that walked through the lobby. Last week I caught a rock in the windshield. I sent an email to work advising them of the situation and that I would be unable to make it to work. The following day I showed up and was told I didn't have to answer the phones as they had a temp. So I continued on the my job. At 4:15 PM I was called into the conference room to be advised that I was being let go. I was told that we told you one strike and you are gone and that was your one strike. You should have taken a bus or cab to work and glass places are open on Saturday's. I told them that they were not open on Saturday's and was told yes they are I have a friend that owns one. I was also told that I was doing my job with a smile on my face but was not happy about it. Can you get fired for a broken windshield? I contacted them and also made note that I would be taking personal time for it. I realize that a severance package is optional but what about vacation time? I was told it was being pro-rated and that I would not get it. I had @ 2 weeks of vacation. Let me know what you think.
