I Lost My Job Because Of Something I Didn't Even Do..?

Question

I was fired from a job that I loved, last Saturday because my boss accused me of stealing. This is something I would never do, and am very upset over these accusations. She even told me that she had no proof. I live in NY State, is there anything I can do about her falsely accusing me of this and firing me?

Answer 1

Hey,

  

   I am sorry to be the one to give you bad news, but the state of New York does not have a "Probable Cause" Act. This is an issue in many states, as an employer can terminate you for any reason, and NO reason. As long as they dont imply the termination is related towards race/gender/or any form of biasism (<--think I just made up that word..) then they are completely protected. They are no required to have proof of any kind.

http://www.deleonlawyers.com/CM/Articles...

Basic New York State Employment Law

by

Edgar De Leon, Esq.

Although long considered a liberal jurisdiction in many areas of law, New York State staunchly adheres to the conservative "at-will employment doctrine", in employment matters. The doctrine holds that employers and employees not bound by a specific contractual agreement are in a work relationship that may be terminated by either party at will. Ergo, just as a non-contractual employee may quit his or her employment without having a reason to do so, an employer may terminate a non-contractual employee for good reason, no reason, but not for bad reason, i.e., discrimination, or violation of the law.

Answer 2

Seek a professional lawyer and send a notice to the establishment. This will bring the employer to the table for a discussion.

However before you do anything make sure you are honest to yourself...

Answer 3

WTF!!!!

then she haves no proof if you stole or not!!!

thats not a reason why you fire someone, if you got no proof ><

Answer 4

Talk to a lawyer.  

Answer 5

labor commision

Answer 6

First, immediately file for unemployment benefits and challenge the company's objection to your receiving them.  They will have to produce evidence to support their claim; in any event, you may be able to collect while you seek other employment.

Second, be up front - volunteer to take a lie detector test.  That might sufficiently impress them to have second thoughts.

Third, tell your former boss that you intend to file a suit for wrongful termination because he cannot or will not back up his accusation.  Then, see a lawyer.  If you can't afford one, go to a local legal aid/assistance office and seek help; they usually charge on a sliding scale.  Plus, you can always ask them to ask the court at the outset to make your boss pay their fees in the event you win your case.

Answer 7

You could report her to the labor board.  If there is no proof that you stole, then you could have a case.