So, Like, I got Fired ... - Page 3

Pico and ME · 04-14-2011, 12:36 PM

I'm sure shes already done that... *hiccup*

footfootfoot · 04-14-2011, 01:58 PM

Remember Wolf, when god closes one door, he makes lemonade.

Re: lawyers, see this

SteveDallas · 04-14-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Wolf, did they go through the proper process? Were you "counselled" or warned? Is there company policy against whatever it is that you were supposed to have done? You might be shocked when you get fired, but you should never be surprised. If you were surprised, it's likely that this is a personal issue, which, IMHO, would be inappropriate dismissal.

That's the beauty of "at will" employment. Even if it was personal? Not illegal. Unless wolf can prove it was, say, gender, or age, or religion-based, then it's legal to fire her for any reason.

However, if they have procedures on the books that they didn't follow (for example, giving a written warning for a first offense), it might make it much harder for them to defend, which increases the chance for a settlement.

This sucks big time, wolf. Good luck with the lawyer.

skysidhe · 04-15-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf

My biggest concern right now is figuring out how to reply to questions on the unemployment form without making myself ineligible for benefits.

I suppose it is finding the words for how and what you feel happened.The position you will take, which cannot be the same as your employer.
( as you know, I am sure )

I feel for ya

Tulip · 04-15-2011, 10:56 AM

I hope it's not too late for me to say I'm sorry to hear what happened to you.

footfootfoot · 04-15-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tulip

I hope it's not too late for me to say I'm sorry to hear what happened to you.

you're too late for that, but not too late to tell her to sue them. I think we're still doing that. Actually, I think we're now suggesting new careers for her.

Spexxvet · 04-15-2011, 11:04 AM

Wolf, you didn't happen to be in a union that could protect you, did you?

SamIam · 04-15-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf

I have an appointment with an attorney tomorrow morning. He seems okay, was recommended by a friend who is an attorney with the wrong sort of practice.

Free consultation, and his rate isn't as frightening as the other one that I was quoted yesterday by the lawyer with the friendliest website.

I have another attorney option if this guy doesn't pan out. He seems very focused on seeking a cause of action against the nuthouse.

My biggest concern right now is figuring out how to reply to questions on the unemployment form without making myself ineligible for benefits.

If they have a box marked "other" for reason for being unemployed, check that. Then in the space provided, explain in your own words what happened. Don't be adversarial or anything like that. Be very professional and let them know it was due to a mis-understanding.

wolf · 04-15-2011, 11:50 AM

I have seen the attorney, and he thinks he should be able to get more than is being offered. Of course, everything starts with a $1,000 retainer.

I'm confused and worried. Do I try for bonus points with no guarantee of any recovery, or slink away?

monster · 04-15-2011, 11:55 AM

oh wolf, I'm so sorry, I wish I could help and advise. $1,000 seems a lot, but there's a lot at stake. Is is possible to fight and lose what is already on the table?

toranokaze · 04-15-2011, 12:18 PM

You have both my condolences and prayers wolf. My advice is still try and get out, go to the park or the museum on a free day.
Also take inventory of your transferable of skills.
I have been unemployed until about a week ago, so I have a idea what happens when one is out of work.

lookout123 · 04-15-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

oh wolf, I'm so sorry, I wish I could help and advise. $1,000 seems a lot, but there's a lot at stake. Is is possible to fight and lose what is already on the table?

Only you know how things really went down. If you really truly believe the judge will look at it and say, "WTF - give this woman her job or a pile of money" then the deck is stacked against you. $1,000 is a lot to hand an attorney unless really truly believe the court will find the company at fault and order them to pay.

wolf · 04-15-2011, 01:19 PM

That's $1K just to start, unknown how much more they might need to continue the case ...

lookout123 · 04-15-2011, 01:45 PM

IMO if the attorney really thought he had a chance of getting something out of this he'd be talking about taking the case on a contingency basis. Many moons ago a friend was fired by a national shoe company and she had attorneys lined up to take the case. She ended up winning 3 years pay and handed a little over 1/3 of that to the attorney who handled it.

infinite monkey · 04-15-2011, 01:47 PM

I wondered about that. I thought what would be in it for a lawyer for an employment contingency case? What's the most one could get, back pay, the job back? Did your friend wait three years for the settlement to occur or did they award her for wrongful termination regardless of time?

04-14-2011, 01:58 PM	#32
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Remember Wolf, when god closes one door, he makes lemonade. Re: lawyers, see this __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

04-15-2011, 11:04 AM	#37
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Wolf, you didn't happen to be in a union that could protect you, did you? __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

04-15-2011, 11:50 AM	#39
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I have seen the attorney, and he thinks he should be able to get more than is being offered. Of course, everything starts with a $1,000 retainer. I'm confused and worried. Do I try for bonus points with no guarantee of any recovery, or slink away? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

04-15-2011, 11:55 AM	#40
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	oh wolf, I'm so sorry, I wish I could help and advise. $1,000 seems a lot, but there's a lot at stake. Is is possible to fight and lose what is already on the table? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

04-15-2011, 12:18 PM	#41
toranokaze I'm still a jerk Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Mexico Posts: 1,817	You have both my condolences and prayers wolf. My advice is still try and get out, go to the park or the museum on a free day. Also take inventory of your transferable of skills. I have been unemployed until about a week ago, so I have a idea what happens when one is out of work. __________________ "Without deviation from the norm progress is not possible." - Frank Zappa It is the ignorance of ignorance that lead to the death of knowledge The Virgin Mary does not weep for her son, for he is in paradise. She weeps for the world , for we are in suffering.

04-14-2011, 12:36 PM	#31
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	I'm sure shes already done that... hiccup

04-15-2011, 10:56 AM	#35
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	I hope it's not too late for me to say I'm sorry to hear what happened to you.

04-15-2011, 01:19 PM	#43
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	That's $1K just to start, unknown how much more they might need to continue the case ... __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

04-15-2011, 01:45 PM	#44
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	IMO if the attorney really thought he had a chance of getting something out of this he'd be talking about taking the case on a contingency basis. Many moons ago a friend was fired by a national shoe company and she had attorneys lined up to take the case. She ended up winning 3 years pay and handed a little over 1/3 of that to the attorney who handled it. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

04-15-2011, 01:47 PM	#45
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I wondered about that. I thought what would be in it for a lawyer for an employment contingency case? What's the most one could get, back pay, the job back? Did your friend wait three years for the settlement to occur or did they award her for wrongful termination regardless of time?

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