Do I have to be apart of questioning?
I posted yesterday. The axe is to fall tomarrow, and the HR Manager just called me at home and left a message. She needs me to help prove the office manager is committing theft in office. Which I don't believe is the case. The things I found could be nothing more then posting errors nothing more. At this point I feel I will be the one fired. If I refuse to help find posting errors....fired! If I help find posting errors...fired! Due to the fact I would be left in a totally hostile work envro. Please help me!
2 answers | asked Sep 12, 2010 11:05 AM [EST] in Retaliation | applies to OhioAnswers (2)
Assuming you are an at-will employee, your employer can terminate you for no reason at all. There are some exceptions to this general rule. Make sure you use the word "retaliation" when you state your concerns. (Hopefully, in front of a witness, or in writing.)
This will not necessarily stop you from being dismissed, but it may protect your legal rights down the road.
posted by Neil Rubin | Sep 21, 2010 9:46 PM [EST]
This will not necessarily stop you from being dismissed, but it may protect your legal rights down the road.
posted by Neil Rubin | Sep 21, 2010 9:46 PM [EST]
I would be careful about how the allegations are stated. Do not accuse of "theft in office" but rather tell the HR manager you will be entirely truthful about what you have seen and will answer all questions. It is not your job to decide whether or not the activity is criminal or stealing from the company. You need to make sure the employer explicitly understands your concerns and states repeatedly that you will not be retaliated against for being truthful.
posted by Bruce Elfvin | Sep 13, 2010 5:42 PM [EST]
posted by Bruce Elfvin | Sep 13, 2010 5:42 PM [EST]
