When employers lie about why they are firing you, it could be a claim. It's a called a pretext.

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[RizaCifra]

This happened with my recent complaint in California. My employer claimed I was a bad employee, was unreliable, that I was a no show. None of that was true, none appeared on my record, I was never spoken to. These arguments never came up until I complained with the state. I did complain of harassment and had a boss who'd retaliate based on how I responded to his advances. This video was really helpful. I wish I'd known before since my attorneys mostly only focused on the single most recent incident and the management that engaged in the retaliation and false claims never faced consequences. I'm definitely linking to your channel so others learn more about these situations. Thanks so much again for the videos!

[Momiji]

Thank you for answering my question, I’ll be looking for a lawyer now 😫

[Priva_C]

Where should I seek an employment attorney if I was a remote worker working for a company with headquarters out of state?

[MyOtherChannel-zytf]

Vince, great explanations of what constitutes a made up reason (pretext) for a termination. Retaliation seems like such a strong case for damages.

[yvettea]

My manager had a physical and verbal altercation with a customer and called the customer a racial slur. Other customers in the establishment began to complain about the slur to the Manager, whose response was, he could say it because of where he was from and his gang ties. When I informed him the racial slur infact was not allowed in the workplace, he said it was his store and he can say what he wants and for me to get tf out and I was fired. Police were called by both of us regarding the altercation with the customer and an incident number was given. I contacted the owner by phone immediately and informed him of the situation. His solution was to put us on different shifts because he couldn't afford to terminate the manager due to lack of a replacement. The next day I saw the owner in person and asked to continue the conversation and he immediately restated that he would not do anything else regarding the manager and was done talking about the situation. Followed by, if I wanted to quit, I could. I immediately filed a formal complaint with corporate. About 3 hrs after the complaint was filed, I got a text from the owner saying I was terminated due to lack of available hours. I screenshot the termination text and attached it to my formal complaint. What's my next move or do I have any recourse? Thank you in advance.
I forgot to add, my formal complaint also included names and phone numbers of customers that witnessed the altercation and were willing to make statements to the owner and the police about the incident.

[kevinaddy]

I was fired after raising concerns to senior leadership of an international company. My concerns were surrounding what I believed to be false advertising as well as possible legal issues with leases we offered (this is a storage rental facility). When asked why I was terminated, HR said it was “a bona fide business decision that was not made lightly and included input from senior leadership.” I was a top-performer and it was an entry-level position. Seems fishy that the senior leadership of an international company was involved in the termination of an entry-level employee, especially one that was outperforming his peers and had only been employed for 3 months. Is this a legal termination? Or is it wrongful?

[jesama]

My job just fired me for being on my phone too much but they told unemployment I was fired for being “dishonest” WTF. Unemployment says I must wait 10 weeks to file a new claim smh I’m pissed and my rent is late 🤯

[alkarimshariff]

Mr vince its me again from Toronto why theirs 2 examination on 11 and 18 March can u please help me on this is inregards to my wrongful termination after 23.5 years is going to be and judge and their lawyer please help 🙏

[alkarimshariff]

Welcome back, Mr Vince
What's a examination and what's a punitive damage and when are you entitled for thse damages

[alkarimshariff]

On my 1 examination I was told I don't have to attend its with a employer and I will do my examination on 13 of March why I can't attend it's their choice

[codywatson]

Does this fall under sexual harassment only or is this any form of harassment. Because employers especially in NYC don’t wanna hear a complaint on anything they have this heir like you should be grateful they even gave you a job. And when you speak up they motion to terminate you