Confrontation with employer
Mel,
Just recently I was engaged in a confrontation with my employer to the point that we were face to face and raising our voices. Unfortunately, he abused me verbally and I struck him.
It was Friday and we were all drinking alcohol. My employer drank too much and that's where our argument started. Although we did abuse one another, we did sort our differences and appologized to one another, assuming that on Monday, all would be forgotten. On Monday I was terminated, and no such action was taken against my supervisor. Do I have any rights whatsoever?
Answers (2)
Confrontation
The bad news is that you never can have a good reason to strike a supervisor. Regardless of what went on, or what he said to you, there are very few circumstances that would warrant a lawsuit on your behalf. This is especially true when he did not strike you. Unless you have an exceptionally good reason, I suspect that you're out of luck.
posted by Janet L. Heins | Feb 17, 2003 10:25 AM [EST]
The bad news is that you never can have a good reason to strike a supervisor. Regardless of what went on, or what he said to you, there are very few circumstances that would warrant a lawsuit on your behalf. This is especially true when he did not strike you. Unless you have an exceptionally good reason, I suspect that you're out of luck.
posted by Janet L. Heins | Feb 17, 2003 10:25 AM [EST]
Confrontation
I cannot answer your inquiry based on the amount of information given. Are you in a union? What was the verbal abuse your supervisor gave you? What state do you live in? What type of job did you have? How long did you work there? What was your employment history? These are just a few questions I have regarding your request. My advice is that you should schedule a consultation about this with an attorney near you and be able to discuss the entire circumstances surrounding your employment and termination. One paragraph about your situation is not enough information by which any attorney will feel comfortable giving you any advice.
posted by Michael Katarincic | Feb 10, 2003 10:38 AM [EST]
I cannot answer your inquiry based on the amount of information given. Are you in a union? What was the verbal abuse your supervisor gave you? What state do you live in? What type of job did you have? How long did you work there? What was your employment history? These are just a few questions I have regarding your request. My advice is that you should schedule a consultation about this with an attorney near you and be able to discuss the entire circumstances surrounding your employment and termination. One paragraph about your situation is not enough information by which any attorney will feel comfortable giving you any advice.
posted by Michael Katarincic | Feb 10, 2003 10:38 AM [EST]
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