Can employeer fire employee when employee refuse to come in on their day and they are not on call?

by **kienan** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:28 pm

is this wrongful termination according to oregon labor laws?

by **darik2** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:32 pm

Yes. The labor market has changed now. I do believe the state of Oregon is an "at will" state.The employer can fire for any violation as long as it does not violate a federal statute (Discrimination, Retaliation, Whistle Blowing, etc.). You can fight it with the employers HR department or the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) but that's a long process. I would just look for another job or fight if you have the time and resources.

by **koltin** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:38 pm

if you belong to a union, then this type of situation should be covered under your contract

if you don't belong to a union, your employer is free to fire you just because they don't like the way you look

EDIT: hi Flika! thanks!

by **salvadore94** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:42 pm

Exactly...no contract, at-will-state, equals yes they can.

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by **panteno** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:47 pm

What do you mean on call? If you were not on the schedule they should not be able to.

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