What can I do regarding a wrongful termination?
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What can I do regarding a wrongful termination?
I was hired by a huge company. I worked for 6 weeks, was never late and never missed a day. The other day I went to work but my badge didn’t work. I was told that I was terminated for missing work with no prior notice. However, my immediate supervisor stated that I was there everyday. I have a schedule of my work days and computer printouts will verify my attendance. What is my recourse?
Asked on May 7, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Actually, you may not have any recourse here. That is unless your treatment was the result of some form of discrimination or breached the terms of an empoyment or union agreement. The fact is that a company can set the conditions of the workpace much as it sees fit. Accordingly, you could have been terminated for an absence or for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice. As a practical matter, you can write a letter to HR to explain things and provide documentation to prove your attendance. It may or may not make a difference.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Actually, you may not have any recourse here. That is unless your treatment was the result of some form of discrimination or breached the terms of an empoyment or union agreement. The fact is that a company can set the conditions of the workpace much as it sees fit. Accordingly, you could have been terminated for an absence or for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice. As a practical matter, you can write a letter to HR to explain things and provide documentation to prove your attendance. It may or may not make a difference.
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