All Questions and Answers about Wrongful discharge

Can my employer fire me for missing work due to an injury that occurred outside of work?
I recently strained a muscle in my lower leg while stepping over a baby gate at home. Urgent Care gave me crutches and told me to stay off the leg for 3-4 days. I missed 1 night of work. The next day ...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 11, 2010 7:46 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

What criteria must employers consider in termination for failure to perform job duties?
The situation is that an employer terminates employment of a long-term senior employee. The employee has an exemplary performance record and is a very well liked employee. The employee begins experien...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 5, 2010 06:49 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Is being promoted to a position and then terminated for not being the right fit legal?
I was hired as a Fleet Supervisor by my previouse employer but when I started I was told I was going to be the Office Manager and then I was moved to another position without a title. Then he hired a ...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 28, 2010 07:03 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Wrongful Discharge Force to Sign Document
My spouse was recently terminated after working for her current employer for over a year for driving under suspension back in 1996. She had two tickets back then which she has paid all fines and court...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 26, 2010 7:44 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

I was dismissed from work due to lack of work and then denied unemployment
Recently I was let go from my job due to a lack of work. At least that was what I was told by the boss. When I tried to get unemployment benefits, the boss manufactured a story that I was dismissed fo...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 21, 2010 1:37 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

My boss said I resigned. I did not resign. Do I have any rights.
I work for Honda of Mentor Ohio (Penske Automotie) for 7 years, did a beyond a good job as a sales manager and was paid well and well liked. The vice president took a dislike to me and wanted me out (...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 21, 2010 12:26 PM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Devito Restaurant: defamation, slander and discrimination law suit...possible?
I was approached by a superior while in the presence of other employees and told that I smelled like smoke. 3 hours later in front of other employees I was told I was being written up and sent home fo...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 14, 2010 08:30 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Was my wife wrongfully discharged?
My wife was hired at a dental clinic. She worked for 2 days and had a minor injury. She reported the injury as she was told to do, but didn't expect anything. The supervisor asked her if she wanted a ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 28, 2010 09:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

first step with wrongful termination when less than 15 employees
I was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for complaining about unlawful discrimination-I gave written notice to my boss explaining my intent to quit in 15 days if he didn't show some willingness to ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 15, 2010 05:08 AM [EST]  |  applies to Arizona

Do I have a case for wrongful termination?
I had been friends with a fellow manager during the duration of my employment. Recently, my husband and I split up. When this friend found out, he started to make advances both at work and off work. H...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 1, 2010 3:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida