Wrongfully Fired
My situation is I was laid off 2 weeks ago because of "Lack of work". This week, I was called back in and they had a meeting and told me that they suggest that I move. So I went home and told my landlord the situation. The landlord, which is a former employee of where I worked called my place of employment and the supervisor said "I was fired for telling my landlord". I would like to know what my rights are and what I can do? Thank You
1 answer | asked Feb 13, 2005 6:44 PM [EST] | applies to Pennsylvania
Answers (1)
This appears to be an unemployment issue.
Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified.
That being said, you appear to have an unemployment issue. Unless you had a contract of employment, you were an employee at will, which means that your employer can fire you at any time, for any reason. The employer's reason can be unfair or downright stupid (i.e. firing you because you are their biggest revenue-generator). Your only defense against being fired in Pennsylvania is that you cannot be fired based on your gender, age, race, disability, religion, etc., and you cannot be terminated for refusing to engage in illegal conduct.
That being said, there are clearly facts missing from your question that may impact my response. The 'suggestion' that you move is odd, and terminating you for telling your landlord is odder still. It appears to be, at first glance, an attempt to get you fired for 'wilful misconduct' which would prevent you from collecting unemployment compensation.
It does not appear, however, that their stated reason for your termination would be considered 'wilful misconduct' by the Unemployment Board. If your landlord is willing to testify on your behalf, you should be able to collect.
If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact me at the below address(es) or number.
/Christopher E. Ezold/
Nancy O'Mara Ezold, P.C.
401 City Line Avenue,
Suite 904
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 660-5585
Cezold@Ezoldlaw.com
posted by Christopher Ezold | Feb 14, 2005 08:06 AM [EST]
Before I respond to your inquiry, I must state that we have not spoken, I have not reviewed the relevant documents and facts, and I do not represent you. Therefore, my discussion below is not a legal opinion, but is informational only. Finally, my discussion applies only to issues to which Pennsylvania or Federal law apply, unless otherwise specified.
That being said, you appear to have an unemployment issue. Unless you had a contract of employment, you were an employee at will, which means that your employer can fire you at any time, for any reason. The employer's reason can be unfair or downright stupid (i.e. firing you because you are their biggest revenue-generator). Your only defense against being fired in Pennsylvania is that you cannot be fired based on your gender, age, race, disability, religion, etc., and you cannot be terminated for refusing to engage in illegal conduct.
That being said, there are clearly facts missing from your question that may impact my response. The 'suggestion' that you move is odd, and terminating you for telling your landlord is odder still. It appears to be, at first glance, an attempt to get you fired for 'wilful misconduct' which would prevent you from collecting unemployment compensation.
It does not appear, however, that their stated reason for your termination would be considered 'wilful misconduct' by the Unemployment Board. If your landlord is willing to testify on your behalf, you should be able to collect.
If you would like to discuss this matter further, please feel free to contact me at the below address(es) or number.
/Christopher E. Ezold/
Nancy O'Mara Ezold, P.C.
401 City Line Avenue,
Suite 904
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 660-5585
Cezold@Ezoldlaw.com
posted by Christopher Ezold | Feb 14, 2005 08:06 AM [EST]
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