Need advice
So I got “released of my duties” because they were “eliminating my position” at a casino I worked at for 10 years. I had felt like a target for awhile and had already been looking for another job. A new company bought the casino a year ago. But the whole situation still smacked me in the face. They literally met me in the parking lot. How professional is that BS!!!! Anyway the letter they gave me says that I was some sort of a terrible employee!!! It really ticked me off because I always asked how I was doing if there was anything I needed to work on and was told no!! Then smack rightbin the face!!!! I feel like I got fired but they said they were “eliminating my position”! I saw the job posting on another sight. They are hiring an operations manager at A LOT less than what they were paying me. Made me feel like I was let go because I made more money than what they wanted to pay me! I am the making that is why I felt targeted. The EEOC and labor board said I should file a case against them what do you all think
Of that's their advice, and you have the funds...I don't really see a loss for you if you file. Unfortunately, that happens quite often to keep labor costs low. Something will come through for you
Keep a level head and follow procedures for wrongful termination. It may take a while to resolve, so look for work elsewhere. I'm certain that if you can't find a position as a casino operations manager at a pay schedule that is to your liking, you can find rewarding work as an operations manager in a different industry.
Hi Jamie Simons , I’m so sorry to hear you had to endure such a terrible experience at your former place of employment. Losing a job unexpectedly is a very difficult experience to manage. Try not to be too hard on yourself or harbor any resentment over the manner you were treated throughout the process.
Managers tend to make a lot of mistakes when it comes to carrying out termination notices try not to take it too personal. Write down an account of exactly what happened including the names of other employees who might have been around to witness the incident. You may need all of that information if you decide to go ahead with the claim.
You’re well within your rights to file a claim on the company if you feel you’ve been wronged but make sure you first check the At-Will Employment laws in your state to make sure you’re well within the justifiable claim categories. The EEOC also has claim filing grace periods and deadlines you should be mindful of as you move forward so keep an eye on those as well.
Claims of this nature take time to get resolved so please try not to get stuck in the process. Get back out there and look for a better job. Your skills and experience are valuable to other employers who are going to appreciate your services. Reach out to me when your ready to seek out new work and I’ll forward you some job leads. Stay Encouraged Jamie Simons ... It get's better! -)
Considering that NV is an "Employment At-Will" state, I am surprised that the EEOC would recommend that you file a lawsuit. They are there to enforce federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
In order to sue on the basis of EEOC violation, you would have to prove with a preponderance of the evidence that you were let go because you fall under one of those protected classes. That means, you would have to have something in writing, or other solid proof, that you were let go for one of those reasons.
To me, it sounds like the casino was simply letting you go to cut costs and covered themselves with a letter outlining your performance. It doesn't really matter as they executed their right to let you go under employment at will, which can unfortunately be for any or no reason at all.
At this point, in my opinion, your best bet is to find another job and don't waste time and money on pursuing a lawsuit that will never come to fruition or turn out in your favor.
Losing a job sucks. The way the let you go was unprofessional and lacked class and common decency. It doesn't mean any laws were broken. Find a new employer who will be everything to you this new owner wasn't.
Yes I believe you should file a case against them and bring that job posting with your position and the new pay salary as evidence that they did fire you because of the amount they were paying you but didn't want to pay you. Just my take, good luck and keep us updated!!
I think that filing a case is personally up to you Jamie Simons but I don't believe that they should have ever fired you in the parking lot. That is incredibly unprofessional. I am sorry you are facing this and hope you find a job that appreciates you and your wonderful work ethic very, very soon!
If you can prove it, do it.