Was I Wrongfully Terminated and what action should be taken?

Question

I work full time, 10hr grave shift 4 days/wk then off 3. I have the same sched. every wk and occasional OT if asked.(its a small Co. so not much choice but Im always contacted.) So I come back from my weekend to work and I find out not just one or 2 but my whole wk has been switched around and I'd be off again then work my usual days off. I was furious!I even though technically the schedule is subject to change, thats a HUGE change and I wasnt asked or even notified of the change.I told my manager I have a prior commitment one night and cant come in. He went off about "sched. sub. to change and its been posted -which it hadnt been it was altered the day before I came in to work, and it's a write-up If i dont come in for the shift. I said ok. He called back and then said If I didnt come in it would be my last day. I didnt want to argue but sure enough i waslet me go? Ive never called in or had any write ups before. I notified him ahead of time can he still fire me for this??

Answer 1

He can fire you for having the wrong socks on. But the bigger question is do you qualify for unemployment insurance, and I think you have a good chance of getting it.



You didn't quit; you gave notice that you would be absent (although it wasn't approved); you had no priors.



Good luck in your job search.

Answer 2

I really don't think there is much you can do. Small companies can get aways with lots of things that a larger company cannot. Since that company had a policy that the schedule could change they are not doing anything wrong but if you ask me that is lousy managment tactics.

Answer 3

You have no recourse. They can set the schedule how they want. There aren't even required by law to post a weekly schedule. You apparently weren't that valuable to the company. Just find a different job.

Answer 4

It depends on the state, frankly but if the event was social in nature you may not be in the right on this. It may not be fair but your state may not protect you under this circumstance.



You can argue unfair treatment--check with the wage and standards division at your state department of labor. Sounds like a bad supervisor!

Answer 5

What a jerk! Unfortunately, most employers are allowed to fire employees for any or no reason. Which means that there's really probably nothing you can do.

Answer 6

sounds unfair. . . .

I'd call his supervisor. . . .and speak to him/her about this, and file for unemployment immediately and fight it if they deny it. . . .

write this up in business like language, giving dates and times and changes. . . .show your schedule worked for a month or more. . . . .

Answer 7

Wow. There are 12 million people who would die to have your job, and they do it better and for half the price.