Fired for failure to falsify critical paperwork

I was let go by my employer of only 30 days this morning for refusing to "fudge" data related to critical quality control characteristics of parts. These parts are used in commercial aircraft, military aircraft and by consumer use. They recently fired 2 other people who were there only a year. I was hired on March 11th and was told I had to "do what was necessary" to get product out the door. My job as a Quality Engineer requires that I ensure strict quality standards related to ISO 9000 and QS 9000 are met. This company was asking me to copy, fudge or make up data to fill in Failure Mode Effects Analysis forms which are critical pieces of paper to identify possible failure of parts in the field.
Also, during my brief time of employment, I was given no training, never a job description, nor a set of goals and objectives were given to me. I feel as if I was fired for doing what was right and not entering false or made up data onto critical forms required by the customer. I have e-mail proof this was asked of me to do this. Do I have a case here? I am worried I don't since my employment was so short.

2 answers  |  asked Apr 8, 2002 10:47 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Answers (2)

Neil Klingshirn
If you can prove your refusal to fudge caused your termination, you may have a claim.

Hi J:

In Ohio you can challenge your termination as retaliatory either as a "whistleblower" or in a wrongful discharge suit, or both. So long as the company asked you to fudge the quality information, you refused to do so and the employer fired you as a result, you have the basic facts to support a claim. Your short term as an employee does not give the employer license to retaliate against you.

If you are in Northeast Ohio, we offer an intitial consultation to explore your claims further. Our fee for the consultation is $200.00. If you are interested, call Cheryl Green at 330.665.5445, ext 0 to get on my calendar.

Regards,

Neil.

posted by Neil Klingshirn  |  Apr 8, 2002 12:32 PM [EST]
Rayl Stepter
Consultation

I would be willing to set up a consultation to find out more details.

posted by Rayl Stepter  |  Apr 8, 2002 11:50 AM [EST]

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