Everyone was relocated but me
On Friday Oct.6th I was terminated from my job of 3 1/2 years. Down-sizing was the reason given for my termination.
The regional manager called all employees (4) together and told us the office would be closing but everyone still had a job at another location. When she took us into her office individually to speak with me I was told that I no longer had a job because there was not a position open for me. The other three employees were moved to two other locations. I was given no advanced notice. By 10:00 a.m. I was unemployed effective immediately.
Do I have grounds to take action against this corporation?
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If your employer had only 4 employees, it is unlikely you have any recourse. Georgia is an "at will" employment state and you have few rights to continued employment, unless there is a union. Most federal statutes cover only employers of 15 people or more. If you feel you were discriminated against because of your race, you may have a claim under a federal law called section 1981, for example, if the people given other positions are white and you are black.
Since you say that the 3 employees were given jobs in other locations, I wonder whether the company has more employees in another area? If they total 15 or more, you may have some claims. Without knowing more information, I cannot advise you on your specific situation. You should go ahead and file for unemployment compensation, which will provide you with some income while you look for a new job.
I am sorry that you lost your job. Please feel free to call us for more information.
posted by Janet E. Hill | Nov 30, 2000 1:41 PM [EST]
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