Terminated for assisting another employee with claim.

I was recently terminated from my 5 year employment as a manager at a motel. The reason "falsifying documents." I believe this is all due to the fact my manager being caught on camera putting her hands on an employee. I had retrieved evidence via security camera in order for that employee to file a complaint with corporate. If looked into, I have plenty of evidence of false accusations in the forms of write ups and other disciplinary actions brought upon on me. The "falsifying documents" claims comes from a common practice used by all managers and can also be proven by looking into former records. How should I go along with this? I cannot find a job thanks to this being on my job record as the motel is most of my job history.

1 answer  |  asked Jan 12, 2016 5:38 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

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Marilynn Mika Spencer
If the "putting hands on" event was or might be related to sexual harassment or sexual assault, it would be illegal to retaliate aganst you for assisting the other employee. Your right to participate in such activity is protected by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Government Code sections 12900, et seq. (FEHA) and Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e to 2000e–17.

I suggest you speak with one or more experienced employment law attorneys with whom you can discuss the details of your situation. To find a plaintiffs employment attorney in California, please go to the web site of the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA). CELA is the largest and most influential bar association in the state for attorneys who represent working people. The web site is www.cela.org. Click on "Find a CELA Member" and you can search by location and practice area. Many CELA attorneys represent clients throughout the state.

I hope there is a good resolution to this situation.

posted by Marilynn Mika Spencer  |  Jan 16, 2016 11:06 PM [EST]

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