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Luis Gurrola
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Is this a justified termination?

I recently got fired due to the fact that my employer and many others thought I was on drugs however not once did they come up to me and ask me to do a drug test. They just said, we worry for you and we assume you’re on some sort of drugs so they immediately fired me after my shift. Even though everyone in the shop has/ carries a wax pen, I would get offered but would always turn it down cause I prefer not to smoke during working hours. I understand Arizona is an at will firing state but I have never had this happened. #termination #unemployment

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Alexander Montoya
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@Luis Gurrola I know in California, management can’t accuse an employee to be on drugs because they are not trained specialists. They can only send you to a clinic for a drug screen. But if they send you to do a random, they have to do it to everyone or that’s discrimination. I recommend preserving any evidence you have and contact an employment attorney. If that fails, submit a claim with the labor board.

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Martianna Dunn
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I would file a claim and then take them to court to get paid for your pain and suffering I had to do that and I won my case for wrongful termination

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I'm sorry to hear about your recent termination. It's important to remember that employers have the right to terminate employees in at-will states like Arizona for any reason, as long as it's not discriminatory or retaliatory.

If you feel that the termination was unjustified, you can contact an employment lawyer to discuss your options. In the meantime, you may want to consider filing for unemployment benefits while you search for a new job.

When job searching, make sure to use resources like Jobcase, Indeed, LinkedIn, and networking to find new opportunities. Stay positive and focused on finding a job that aligns with your skills and values. Good luck!

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Crissy Carter
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Cause it will cost a lot of money plus interest you still have to pay bills think about before you do anything as that

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Crissy Carter
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Are you looking for another job

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Crissy Carter
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To you were willing to you all but you forgot that you're working for the company that pays you not no other person

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Jessica Collins
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At will firing means that they can fire you without giving you a reason. If they do give you a reason, however, it has to be a legal one. So the question then becomes, can they fire you because they suspect you're on drugs, even without any confirmation. That's what you need to look into, since they did give you a reason for termination. If they inaccurately assumed/accused you of being on drugs and that was the reason for your termination, that may not be legal depending on your state.

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Susan Harper
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Get a wronful termination attorney

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Jennifer Smyth
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Did you sign the contract when you started this company?

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Dou Knowme
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Take to the board of labor , but be able to pass a ua if need be. Contact a lawyer and ask them since different states have different regulations for how firing a employee can be done, or not done.

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