What is the name of your state?Massachusetts
I have been the Assistant Manager at a resort for around 3 years. A few months ago, the manager was fired and the developer of the resort's niece was hired as Manager. I am only 18 and was always praised and rewarded, whether it be verbally or by giving me a raise, for my performance at work.
In the time that I have worked there, I recall calling in sick possibly on three occasions before the week I was terminated. I went on vacation, which was approved a year in advance. I returned to work on a Monday. That evening, I went to a scheduled doctor's appointment and it was determined that I had a miscarriage. The next day, Tuesday, I called in and told the manager what happened and that I should only need the day. On Wednesday I returned to work. That night, the baby had passed and I was very ill. I was left no choice but to call in sick on Thursday. The manager seemed understanding and gave me no impression that this was unacceptable. Friday, against medical advice, I went to work. It was only for a few hours and my work is not strenuous. I was still vommiting and feeling sick at nighttime, so on Saturday I called in sick and told the manager I would give her a doctor's note because I really shouldn't be in anyways, I had just been pushing myself. She said that was OK. However, a few hours later I get a message on my phone from her saying "I'm sorry but we're going to have to let you go. You can't work here anymore so when you get a chance please bring me your keys. If you need me, call me on my cell."
I feel this is wrongful termination. Please tell me what I can do. I feel so wronged.
I have been the Assistant Manager at a resort for around 3 years. A few months ago, the manager was fired and the developer of the resort's niece was hired as Manager. I am only 18 and was always praised and rewarded, whether it be verbally or by giving me a raise, for my performance at work.
In the time that I have worked there, I recall calling in sick possibly on three occasions before the week I was terminated. I went on vacation, which was approved a year in advance. I returned to work on a Monday. That evening, I went to a scheduled doctor's appointment and it was determined that I had a miscarriage. The next day, Tuesday, I called in and told the manager what happened and that I should only need the day. On Wednesday I returned to work. That night, the baby had passed and I was very ill. I was left no choice but to call in sick on Thursday. The manager seemed understanding and gave me no impression that this was unacceptable. Friday, against medical advice, I went to work. It was only for a few hours and my work is not strenuous. I was still vommiting and feeling sick at nighttime, so on Saturday I called in sick and told the manager I would give her a doctor's note because I really shouldn't be in anyways, I had just been pushing myself. She said that was OK. However, a few hours later I get a message on my phone from her saying "I'm sorry but we're going to have to let you go. You can't work here anymore so when you get a chance please bring me your keys. If you need me, call me on my cell."
I feel this is wrongful termination. Please tell me what I can do. I feel so wronged.