Should I pursue a legal case against my ex-employer?
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Should I pursue a legal case against my ex-employer?
I got into a verbal battle with a fellow employee who then jumped off of his forklift and came after me I then pushed him away from me and he went to HR. I was placed on leave while they investigated the case I was then told that there is a no tolerance policy and was fired. The other employee is still employed.
Asked on July 20, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Maryland
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that not all employees need be treated the same or even fairly unless the lesser treatment is due to their race, religion, age (over 40), disability, gender, natinaltiy, etc. Also, such actions must not violate the terms of a union agreement or employment contract. Otherwise, a company can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit.
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