Do I have grounds to sue if I was fired based onunfounded accusations?
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Do I have grounds to sue if I was fired based onunfounded accusations?
I was fired from a temp service while on assignment because an employee claimed that I threatened her and did not comply with her orders – a lie. These accusations were never investigated. Do I have grounds to sue since I was hired through a temp service and, if so, who?
Asked on April 1, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Your termination does not appear to be unlawful. As a general rule, in an at-will employment arrangment an employer can fire an employee for any reason (or even no reason). And without notice. Exceptions to this would be if this action is not allowed by virtue of an employment contract, union agreement, or company policy. Additionally, and discrimination must not play a role in the termination.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Your termination does not appear to be unlawful. As a general rule, in an at-will employment arrangment an employer can fire an employee for any reason (or even no reason). And without notice. Exceptions to this would be if this action is not allowed by virtue of an employment contract, union agreement, or company policy. Additionally, and discrimination must not play a role in the termination.
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