High and dry
So recently I accepted an offer of employment to relocate from one state to another and upon condition of this agreement was that I would be able to stay at the job site in my fifthwheel as well have full use of the electricity, water, and Wi-Fi for as long as it took until I was able to find a permanent place to live. Unfortunatley for whatever reasons or purposes at the time of accepting the offer sheet making the necessary changes and travels I did to just find myself now on site and working which would have been my second week. I was told that there was something in my background check that happened twenty years ago and completely taken care of long ago that has showed up and gave reason enough to let me go without warning. Let me just say it was niether a aggravated or major anything at all more so just a simple traffic violation to say the least. What my question is since it was part of the original agreement and a condition of me willing to relocate and accept the job. In the fact that I would be gave full use and services to park my fifthwheel and stay as long as it would take until proper housing could be obtained. Does that Part of my agreement apply if they were not in my new hire paperwork. And was only an agreement made through email and verbally over the phone. Shouldnt I be able to hold the company to allowing me to stay until I can find another place or employment. Or at very least hold them to reimbursing my relocation costs?
First off, let me say, “That is appalling!” If you have documentation which can support your agreement pertaining to employment and/or living arrangements, upon being hired, I would seek out legal advice - reimbursement for relocation expenses, at the very least. It is not, however, illegal, as long as it is documented company policy, to disqualify someone from employment eligibility due to unfavorable information reported on a background check (seems a bit “odd” a very old traffic violation would cause such a decision, especially without allowing an explanation). Contact an attorney that specializes in employment. So sorry.
I'm not an attorney but I would say an email is pretty good supportive documentation for your case. However,,,regardless of how many years ago your legal matter was, if the question asked if you had any prior arrest or convictions in the past including deferred adjudication and/or probation and you didn't disclose this, regardless of how many years ago it was, they certainly can use it as grounds for termination. I'm confident you'll find something even better and remember, God's in control of this even when we don't see nor understand how or why we're in whatever trial or tribulation we're going through. He does and He'll pull you through.
As usual...Poor management.....There is a fine line in being a good manager.....And not everyone is up for the job...This company should have done a complete background check with results prior to offering u the job.....And I am curious why u never spoke to them?? Everything was done by way of email and text....That's a little strange....I think the world has gone crazy!!!
Let me see if I understand this situation, ok so how long was this job in the working before you relocated. It was their responsibility to make sure all the credentials including background checks have been done before having a person relocate anywhere.
I think you should contact an Attorney, find one through Google some that work on contingency bases, and see what your legal rights are. As well I would contact the Labor Board, EEOC and any other local government agencies that have anything to do with Civil Rights.
This company has caused you a hardship, possibly put you in a position of facing homelessness, it's not your fault that something 25 years ago is something they all of a sudden want to bring to the forefront after you've already relocated and worked for that company.
Rick, speak to an attorney as soon as you can. Sounds very fishy.
You keep sending me jobs for class A cd l which I don't have a license for
I am tired of you you haven't help find a job i am very unhappy with I am not accepting any more e-mails from you
Sorry to hear about your mishap.In the near future get something of that nature in writing that way you would have proof of the original agreement. Far as verbally and thru email u maybe able to show the emails u received to the BBB or labor laws.Call a lawyer and get some advise on what process and steps to take in order to move forward. Best of luck.
Rick Todd, I am Very Sorry to What had happenened to you on your Relocation. You Could have Collected all your Relocation Founds/Money Physically before any Step of moving to New Place. Again you must browse on the Internet and goggle your New Relocation to know may be it's a good Place to Live for New Commers and Save before Agree an Agreements on phone and email which is Very wrong Proceedure. We thank GOD that you are Save till now. Thank you JESUS. GOD will Save you in the Rest of your Journey in THE MIGHTY JESUS NAME AMEN.
A traffic violation is but a pittance. It shouldn't have ANYTHING to do with your position. Speak to an attorney immediately.