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Hi my name Is Monique, I was fired Friday June 19,2015. I work for a staffing agency. I was working real hard never given a warning. I wasn't properly train yet I was always on time never late. My call log,notes will prove everything I am stating. I feel very confuse. I ain't a person who seek revenge. Wha happen wasn't right. My branch Manager didn't agree her exact words were this isn't okay at all. I let go so sales Rep could hired on someone she knew. What can I do. Just let it go. Emotional distress has really left me so hurt.
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Sharon Adams
Hi Monique! Unfortunately, Ohio is an "At Will" employment State. "At will" means that your employer can terminate you for any reason, or no reason at all.
However, if you were terminated because of your membership in a protected class, you may have a claim. For example, if you were terminated due to your race, sex, national origin, disability, or religion, your employer violated the law. You could pursue discrimination claims against them by filing a civil rights charge and/or going to court. When you speak to an attorney, you need to identify why you think you may be protected.
It is also possible that there were other reasons for your discharge. For example, if you called OSHA or filed a Workers Compensation claim and your employer was angry with you for doing that, you may have a claim.
But, if you were fired because a manager wanted to hire their friend to take your spot, that is not legally actionable.
Answered on Jun 24th, 2015 at 7:01 AM