Does the company where I work have the right to fire me because of a client complaint?
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Does the company where I work have the right to fire me because of a client complaint?
A client has send a complaint letter to HR regarding me threatening him during a conversation. HR based on the letter and the cameras at the workplace fired me. I was tyring to tell to the client (we knew each other) about a problem of the system that had happened a month ago and because of the problem he had to pay twice this month. He began threatening me using an improper word. I got nervous at first, then I tried to calm him down. We got outside of the building to talk but he kept yelling at me and so I yelled back.
Asked on October 29, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Alaska
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
You company could fire you for this reason, any reason or even no reason at all, with or without notice. It's called at will employment. Unless your dismissal under the circumstances was prohibited by a union agreement, employment contract, existing company policy or was the result of some form of actionable discrimination, your termination was lawful. The fact is that an employer has a great deal of discretion in setting the terms and conditions of employment. This includes under what circumstances an employee may be discharged.
If you are still unsure of your rights, then you should consult directly with an employment law attorney in your area.
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