I was terminated from my last employer who I worked for three years for poor performance...?
551809
Well, that's a tough one since anything other than the truth may come back to haunt you, and isn't exactly ethical.\nYou might stretch a little and say that they were cutting back their workforce and you got caught in the reduction process.\nBut if you did get terminated for poor performance, you'd better make sure that you improve whatever it was that got you in hot water to begin with.\nGood luck!
937268
I would not have given any answer.  Most all firing is subjective when it comes to performance unless they have the job VERY described.  \n\nLegally, in the US, they can only give the dates of employment and the rate you were making.  Anything beyond that is subjective.  If you can, have a friend call the previous employer and say they are thinking of hiring you.."can you tell me about them?"...and see what they say.  If they say anything! ANYTHING bad or derogatory...call 'em up or write them a letter and tell them you understand this is what they presented to an employer that called for references and tell them...if they do that again, you can and will sue...that might just shut them up...if not, many lawyers would be glad to talk to you!!!  \n\nI would not discuss my termination of any job unless I was in an interview face-to-face.
354301
I say go to your countries embassy right away and find out why your boss fired you.\nAlso, try to get a lawyer to help you, don't leave Singapore don't ruin your special moment.\nDESTROY!<-- lol\nI mean don't give up so easily, complain about your boss, sue him if you can, For God's Sake!\n\n<3 Dave\n\n\nGood Luck
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You need to check with your local workforce commission. It does vary by state. Some states have "employment at will" clauses like Texas, Fl and several others. \n\nBut if you feel like you were wrongfully terminated. Depending on the size of the comapny, even if the state has an "employment at will" clause you can still sue or collect unemployment. \n\nGet with your local workforce comission. That is the best advice.
953142
contact the company you worked for--they should be helpful
1036193
I was fired from a job .......................... I tell them the job was temporary!
160301
Well, that sucks.  I'd find me a lawyer and tell them the whole story, you'll probably get your job back and then some.
870344
The time limit is two years and yes, you can being a suit against them although get a really good atty. because they will make it look like you werent going to file suit until you found that you cannot get a job elsewhere. They should have fired this guy you were not the only one he was harrassing so, they made a wrong choice, in your suit you could ask that he be fired and that you get your job back. Also, if you still talk to anyone else he was doing this too I would suggest you trying to get them to go in with you on this lawsuit.  Just write down as much info as you can about what all he did, when, where etc. Good luck
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Were they aware of your hearing problem?  Did you request accommodations from them to make it easier for you?\n\nSadly, most jobs today are considered employment-at-will.  This means the employer can fire you at any time, for any reason, or even no reason at all, with or without giving notice.\n\nThe only wrongful terminations I know of are due to (1) discrimination, or (2) sexual harassment.  You will need some convincing proof that one of these two conditions apply for you to have a legal recourse to your firing.\n\nThe first thing I would do is request a copy of your employee file from your employer.  Examine it and see if there are any problems or false information in there.  Second, speak to a lawyer.  The laws differ from state to state, so you might have a case that's valid.  See what he/she advises for you.\n\nGood luck.
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Your first step should be to file for unemployment. If you win your claim, your unemployment wages are paid by the company that fired you. It sounds like you have worked there long enough to qualify. You should also talk to all the other employees who were there that day who witnessed these events. Get written statements from them confirming what happened. You should even talk to the first waitress who refused the table, let her know you are not trying to get her in trouble but rather the manager, and let them all know that it is important that they be as detailed as possible in what they remember. The fact that you swore at your manager is probably not a good thing, but in my experience you are most likely to get the unemployment if you give them all the details.\n\nNow, if you do get the unemployment, the fact that the store now has to pay you even though you aren't working might make them reconsider giving you your job back, to save money.\n\nAs far as getting your manager in trouble, your best option there is probably to go to the regional or district manager. If you can't find contact information for this person at the store, you could try calling Denny's customer support at 1-800-733-6697. Ask them to direct you to the Human Resources department. Before you do this, again get all the support from your coworkers to back you up on this.\n\nFinally, for every one of these situations, it would be in your benefit to talk to an attorney, to know where the law is on your side. A good resource for this is Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., they are well-equipped to handle situations like this. You can find more info about PPLSI at http://www.prepaidlegal.com/info/danhenderson\n\nHope this helps!
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Most companies will council with you to let you know you are not performing and give you an action plan with sometimes 45 days to meet all the standards.\nIn that case, use the time to find another job and leave before they terminate you.  Their mind fix is to only meet legal requirements. Your are history in their minds already.\n\nIt's easier to find work before termination than to explain why you were terminated.
583046
Were you specifically told that your condition was the reason for your termination? You need to speak to an attorney who specializes in labor law.\n\nDepends on what the condition is as well.
817216
Unless you have a contract, you are an "employee at will."  What your employer is telling you is that they want you gone, and would fire you except they'd have to pay unemployment for you.\n\nIt's time to move on.
331022
It depends on how much hassle you want to go through. If you are worried about future job references,legally all an employer can say is when you worked and what your wage was. It doesn't matter what is written down. I'm not sure if you can file a grievance as an ex-employee but your work should have some system to deal with termination disputes. You have to decide what you hope to get out of your grievance and whether it would be worth your time.
972816
You have to have worked for 6 months and have been laid off. If you quit, you won't get it. If you where fired , they can dispute it.
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Tough question.  If you're an at-will employee, in most states, they can fire you for any reason, or no reason at all.  \nSome states have "service letter" statutes, which require that your former employer provide you a written letter explaining why you were fired.  If they don't provide that letter, then you can use them for damages.\nhttp://www.timslaw.com/serviceletter.htm\n\nIn addition, if you were a state employee, you might have certain additional rights. Same thing if you were in a union.\nFinally, this may be a pretext for a discriminatory termination (are you a minority? old? young? different ethnic group? disabled?) If so, then that may give you a cause of action as well.\n\nI would talk to a lawyer soon, not with the expectation that you will get to sue, but he will listen to your circumstance and give you reasonable advice.  Most plaintiffs' employment lawyers will not charge you for an initial consultation and will not charge fees (but will charge costs) unless you are successful.
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No, not discrimination. Not only did you fail the required background check, you were also late. You did not say if you listed your convictions on your form, but it really does not change anything to help you.\n\n(Added 5/11)\nNever said you were worthless, yes people do change. 7 years after your conviction all is gone. For simplicity sake, when I say “terminate your employment” in my discussion below, you could also substitute “have your employment offer withdrawn”. Your big question is do you have a case for discrimination. The answer is no for several reasons:\n1. Employers have the right to perform background checks at any time during your employment.\n2. Employers have the specific right to make hiring and firing decisions based on background checks. They are not required to wait for the results of a pre-employment background check to make an employment offer.\n3. Employment offers are not normally binding on the employer. If you received a written offer letter you will see all of the outs they give themselves. If you received the offer verbally, it is never binding.\n4. Your employment is "At Will". You do not have an enforceable employment contract with them; they can terminate your employment "at will"\n5. Discrimination only applies to protected classes or to specific characteristics. If your employment was terminated because of your race, sex, etc you would have a discrimination case. Criminal background is specifically excluded from employment discrimination.\n6. You still have not addressed what you said about your criminal background on your application. If you lied on your application they could terminate your employment simply for that.\n7. Even thought they called you before you arrived and so therefore you were not yet technically late, they could terminate your employment for telling them you would be late on your first day. In most jobs attendance is a big issue. They want employees they know they can count on to be there when scheduled. On your first day you told them they can’t count on you. I have seen a number of people fired for this issue alone.