Re: UNFAIR TEMAINATION

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On 1/21/06, Zoe wrote:
> I am looking for advise on a termination/firing that I am
> involved in. Last week when my work day had ended I brought
> into a brief meeting with HR, my supervisor and operations
> manager. Afterwards I was terminated and escorted out the
door.
> Basically, what it comes down to, I have on numerous times
> gone to my immediate supervisor about a new employee hired
> mid June who is not up to speed, slacking in her work. (now
> almost 7 months into the job she should be up to speed)
> Although, I am lead of the group I must be sure the work is
> completed. As a lead of a group shouldnt you go to the
> immediate supervisor with issues. t think this is unfair,
> I get no extra $ to be lead, yes I did volunteer for
> it(unfortunately) but what is a "lead person" to do then?.
> I was "written up" in 2 months ago about "picking on" this
> employee. If I continued to "pick on" this individual I
> would be terminated. I do not feel I need to do the work
> for both of us when I know that she is paid more then me.
> The prior week , I had an hour meeting with my supervisor
> and she asked, "can I work with her?". I said "No" and
> maybe I am not interested in this "lead" position.
> Another issue they seem to have a problem with is I had an
> 9am MD visit the morning of termination and left a completed
> request late the prior day, that I would like flex time for
> this late arrival to work. My operations Manger didnt like
> this.
> I have had no harsh works, no cursing, nothing towards them
> in anyway. I mentioned in our brief termination meeting,
> "That I have been employed for almost 4 1/2 years and do my
> work well". She said, "yes you are fast on the phones".
> (this is a call center). When leaving this room I said,
> "I guess you will not have any employees left". Nothing
> mean nasty because I really liked my job, the people, other
> then the ones that get paid and do not work. I would like to
> write a letter to the owner to say how much I liked the job
> and wish the ending didnt happen like this,
> This operations manager took over last summer and there has
> been many quitting employees and terminations as if she is
> getting rid of the old staff and didnt like me..
> Do you think as a business individual you would place me on
> a one man team if I had problems getting along with others?
> I have 4 + years of work experience on this job. I was not
> given this opportunity.
> Please advise what my legal action would be on this company
> to get my job back.
> Thank You.

There is nothing illegal here. If you work in an at-will
state, your employer can fire you for any, or no reason at
all. Unless you're covered by a contract, collective
bargaining agreement, union, etc., you have no recourse.

IMHO: Personally, I would *NOT* want to return to a company
after they fired me; it would only be a matter of time before
it occurred...again!