10-02-2014, 12:34 PM
Roxy -
I am very sorry about what happened to you. It can be a cruel world. (I have been there.)
Lenneth has it right.
The most important factor is whether your employment contract is "at will." Most states, and I believe that includes Nebraska, follow the at will doctrine. If you have a written employment contract (or are under a collective bargaining agreement), it may trump the at will doctrine. Also, your former employer may have written guidelines, such as an employee handbook, which may also affect whether the at will doctrine controls. However, if there is no written contract or employer promise to the contrary, your employment is at will and they can fire you for any reason not prohibited by law, such as racial discrimination or other discrimination that is prohibited.
All that said, the advice that you should talk to a lawyer (one versed in employment law) is a good. The specific facts of your case may make a big difference.
I am very sorry about what happened to you. It can be a cruel world. (I have been there.)
Lenneth has it right.
The most important factor is whether your employment contract is "at will." Most states, and I believe that includes Nebraska, follow the at will doctrine. If you have a written employment contract (or are under a collective bargaining agreement), it may trump the at will doctrine. Also, your former employer may have written guidelines, such as an employee handbook, which may also affect whether the at will doctrine controls. However, if there is no written contract or employer promise to the contrary, your employment is at will and they can fire you for any reason not prohibited by law, such as racial discrimination or other discrimination that is prohibited.
All that said, the advice that you should talk to a lawyer (one versed in employment law) is a good. The specific facts of your case may make a big difference.