If Iwas fired for alleged inappropriate guest interaction, shouldn’t I be entitled to a copy of the allegations?

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If Iwas fired for alleged inappropriate guest interaction, shouldn’t I be entitled to a copy of the allegations?

I have made many attempts to contact the company and receive a copy of the allegations so I could submit a proper appeal. The company refused to provide it to me and is now directing me to their legal department. I believe they did not follow their contract in regards to how the situation was handled and this document would prove that , the contract is not “employment at will”

Asked on July 19, 2010 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio

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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

Ok, so let me understand: you are an employee with an employment contract, correct?  So you are not an "employee at will" as you understand it.  And you believe that you were fired in violation of your contract.  Do you have the contract? You will need it. 

Now, you are claiming that there were allegations made against you and that is was investigated and then you were fired.  You were never shown the allegations.  The "document" that you are referring to is this am employee manual or handbook?  Would that be the "contract" that you are referring to (in some states it would be akin to a contract)? And you believe that they did not follow procedure in following the rough with the claim and their investigation.  You need to seek legal help with this.  Someone in your area has to read the necessary documents to evaluate the claim.  Seek help from an employment lawyer and file a complaint with the Department of Labor. Your right to se the allegations will depend on many things.  In some states employees do not have the right to see their files. Seek legal help. Good luck.


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