Wrongful Termination And Defamation

Summary

In Illinois, wrongful termination claims can arise if there is unequal treatment among employees, even in an at-will employment state. If temp workers with similar hours remain employed while you were terminated, it may indicate unequal treatment. Additionally, workplace defamation can occur if false statements about your work performance harm your reputation or employment prospects. Document all relevant communications and consider consulting with the Illinois Department of Labor or a local employment attorney for guidance.

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I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Missouri, wrongful termination claims can be complex. Here are a few key points:
- Missouri is an "at-will" employment state, meaning employers can terminate employees for any reason, except for illegal reasons (like discrimination or retaliation).
- Document any evidence you have of wrongful termination, such as communication with your employer.
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If you were wrongfully **** because you didn't get hired on company
It sounds like there might be some confusion in your situation. To clarify, were you **** from a company you were already working for, or were you not hired by a company after an interview process? Understanding this will help me provide better guidance.
I worked as a temp worker and they offered me a position to go company and I decline and wanted to remain as temp worker and then they tried to blame it an say I have * hours the max and how I would have to be hired or **** but others with the same hours are still working
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Given the specifics of your situation, here are some key points to consider:
- Missouri is an "at-will" employment state, meaning you can be **** for any reason, as long as it's not illegal (e.g., discrimination, retaliation).
- However, if other temp workers with similar hours are still employed, there could be a potential issue of unequal treatment.
Do you have any documentation or evidence of the other temp workers with similar hours who are still employed?
I worked in Illinois
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It's good to know you worked in Illinois. While Missouri is an "at-will" employment state, Illinois operates under similar principles but has its own set of laws and protections.
Here are some general points to consider for wrongful termination in Illinois:
- Illinois is also an "at-will" employment state.
- You cannot be **** for discriminatory reasons (race, gender, age, etc.) or in retaliation for certain protected activities.
Do you have documentation of the other temp workers with similar hours who are still employed?
Yes because the CO worker of mine that went with me to the same meeting and we came in to work together at the same time she has over those hours as well and they kept her but decided to terminate me
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It seems like you might have a case for wrongful termination if there are disparities in how temp workers are treated. Here are some steps you could consider:
- Document everything: Keep records of your hours, communication, and the treatment of other temp workers.
- Consider reaching out to the Illinois Department of Labor or a local employment attorney for advice specific to Illinois law.
If you need more specific legal assistance, let me know!
And then they blamed and said I had to many hours as a temp worker they had to end my assignment but other temp workers that have been there *, * and * yrs can stay in as a temp worker
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It seems like you might have a valid case for wrongful termination based on unequal treatment of temp workers. To understand your situation better, can you tell me if you have any written documentation or emails from your employer regarding your termination?
I have documentation regarding the matter
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Also I wanted to know when it comes to workplace defamation
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Let's focus on workplace defamation. Could you provide more details about the defamation? For instance, what specific statements were made about you, and how did these statements harm your reputation or employment prospects?
Yes it was harmful because they fabricated and said they **** me due to work performance the general manager, and floor manager but when I had a meeting with them previously they told me I am the best worker ever and then to knowingly paint a false statement
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It sounds like you might have a strong case for wrongful termination and workplace defamation. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, I need to ask a few mandatory questions.
Can you give me a bit more information about the issue?
I have also been awarded and the general manager endorsed the award then to turn around and at work performance etc
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Your situation appears to be a high-value case involving both wrongful termination and workplace defamation. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
If so, can you give me a bit more information about the issue?
And then it has hindered me from employment
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Can you provide a bit more detail about how this situation has hindered your employment opportunities?