Employment Termination Rights

Summary

In Tennessee, you may still qualify for unemployment benefits despite employer claims of rule-breaking. Employers must provide a formal termination reason upon request. If a former employee influenced your PCP to cancel services, consider consulting an employment attorney for wrongful termination and file a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Health. Before filing, request a written explanation from your PCP and gather relevant documentation.

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I worked at a company for a 2 years that had * employees. The company purchased a large building with donor money and paid with it using cash. The following year, the donor that use to donate the large amount of money stopped donating because they could not afford to donate any longer. We had *,* less and knew we had to do layoffs.
Hi ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please clarify if you were laid off and if you received any severance or notice prior to the layoff? This will help me provide more accurate information on your rights and possible next steps.
I did not receive severance, because the company claimed that I broke the rules by picking up one of the employees off the couch, and although there was no HR department, and no handbook policy, that I had to be one of the ones to be let go without severance and without the ability to collect unemployment.
Hi ****,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To better assist you, could you please clarify if your employer provided any formal reason or documentation for your termination, and if you have already attempted to file for unemployment benefits in Tennessee?
Thank you.
I did ask for them to provide a formal reason in writing, but they did not provide it, and no i did not attempt to file for unemployment benefits because I assumed I could not if they were telling me to leave.
Hi ****,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Tennessee:
- You may still be eligible for unemployment benefits even if your employer claims you broke a rule.
- Employers are required to provide a formal reason for termination upon request.
Would you like guidance on how to file for unemployment benefits?
I don't believe I can file for unemployment after 6 months, and it has been a full year
Hi ****,
In Tennessee, you can file for unemployment benefits even after a year of being laid off, but it might be more challenging. Here's what you can do:
- Contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development to discuss your situation.
- Explain the delay and provide any documentation you have.
Would you like more details on how to contact them?
That's not all. I was manager of the department at that time, and the employee that i picked up left shortly after I was let go, and began working for the PCP that I use for health. That employee got me canceled by my PCP. Do I have any recourse?
Hi ****,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To better assist you, could you please clarify if you have any documentation or evidence supporting the claim that the former employee caused your PCP to cancel you? This will help determine potential recourse.
There is no reason for them to cancel me, and they would not tell me why, and it was right after that employee started working there
Hi ****,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Tennessee, you may have recourse if you believe you were wrongfully terminated or unjustly influenced by a former employee. Here are your options:
- **Wrongful Termination**: Consider consulting with an employment attorney regarding potential wrongful termination.
- **Medical Provider Issue**: File a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Health.
Would you like more details on how to proceed with either of these options?
would filing a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Health force the PCP to give a reason for the cancelation?
Hi ****,
Filing a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Health may help in getting more information about the cancellation. The department can investigate the situation, which might lead to the PCP providing a reason.
Would you like guidance on how to file this complaint?
yes
Hi ****,
To file a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Health:
- Visit their website: [Tennessee Department of Health](https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/report-a-concern.html)
- Complete the online complaint form with all relevant details.
- Submit any supporting documentation you have.
Would you need assistance with any other issue?
would it be helpful to extract any reason from the PCP first? What would you suggest I try to obtain before submitting a complaint?
Hi ****,
Yes, obtaining a reason from the PCP before filing a complaint could be helpful. I suggest you:
- Request a written explanation for the cancellation from your PCP.
- Gather any communication or documents related to your termination and subsequent actions.
- Document the timeline of events and interactions with the former employee.
Would you like more guidance on how to request the explanation from your PCP?
should I include details about the employee in my report to them, or a basic detail about how they stopped services with me?
Hi ****,
Include basic details about how the PCP stopped services with you. Mention the timing and any relevant interactions, but avoid extensive details about the employee unless directly related to the cancellation.
Would you like more guidance on drafting your report?