What to do if my employer terminated me after 8 years of service due to a misdemeanor that occured 2 years ago after hire because I did not inform them?
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What to do if my employer terminated me after 8 years of service due to a misdemeanor that occured 2 years ago after hire because I did not inform them?
rrested for a which was reduced to misdemeanors of the first degree. What happended was that 2 years ago, I hosted a bachelor party in my home and drank too much alcohol. I fell, hit my head and passed out. 911 was called. The police showed up to my home and tazed me for not responding. I came to and felt I was under attack. I struggled with the tazer and a cop got kicked during the struggle. My employer pulled a background check, in addition to check when first hired 8 years ago. I talked HR and gave an explanation and provided proof that charges were reduced to misdemeanors. My work history has always been excellent with above average attendence.
Asked on May 11, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
OH is an employment at will state; in the absence of an employment contract (including union or collective bargaining agreement), an employee may be terminated for any reason not specifically made illegal. There are no OH or federal laws making it illegal to terminate a person because he or she was convicted of a crime--especially a crime which involved resisting arrest. Therefore, it appears that it was legal to terminate you, notwithstanding your prior strong performance.
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