QUESTION
employer searched my personal property, fired me, still owes me commission and won't pay it
Asked on Feb 02nd, 2015 on Labor and Employment - North Carolina
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I was working for a company and my employer went through my phone with out my permission and was reading my text messages, then fired me saying I was working for another company. I was not. He then told other employees I admitted to working for another company which was not true. I am still owed over $1,200. How do I go about getting my money that is owed and are employers allowed to fire someone after doing an illegal search in their private things?
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Unfortunately, there are no privacy rights with a private employer and no prohibition against searches. If it was a governmental employer, then you have certain privacy rights and protection against unlawful searches. If the employer still owes you money, you can file a claim with either the NC Department of Labor or the US Department of Labor depending on the gross income of the company.
Answered on Feb 16th, 2015 at 12:49 PM
I am an experienced attorney focusing on employment law in North Carolina and Tennessee. This post/response is not meant to constitute legal advice.