Lost my job 2 weeks after being hired - help!

I really need some advice as I don’t know if what my employer did to me was right or not. I previously had questions about how I’d been out of work for 5 months after being made redundant, and was having no luck finding a job. I then told you guys that I found my perfect job working in a printing company doing admin/graphic design. Well I’d been working there for 2 weeks. Everything was fine and I was enjoying it. I struggled on some things but was quickly learning & did my best to impress. There was only me and the boss working there (he owns the business). After a week of working I noticed a woman had come in and spoken with the boss in private. I didn’t think much of it. Today I was told was my day off. I just checked my email to find that I had an email from my boss saying, and I quote; “SORRY TO SAY, YOUR POSITION IS FILLED. FOUND ANOTHER LADY, WITH LOTS MORE EXPERIENCE…NO NEED FOR YOU TO COME IN AGAIN BUT IF SHE DOESN’ T WORK OUT… I’LL CALL YOU. BECAUSE YOU WOULD BE MY NEXT CHOICE…”

Did I just get fired with no warning??? Can he do that?? What the hell? I’m so upset, what do I do, I’m back to square 1!!! cries :(

Answer #1

Okay I’ll get over it. Sorry I was upset when I wrote this as it had only just happened.

Answer #2

Two weeks of employment would sound to me like probationary…tho it also depends on if you live in a “right to work” state. If that’s the case they can lay you off or fire you at any time they want.

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Answer #3

wow that sucks. im sorry, but I wish I couold help. I don’t have a job so I wouldnt know how 2 help u.

Answer #4

He still owes you for the days you worked at the very least.

Like I said, though, call the labour board - if he wronged you, they will tell you how to fight it.

Answer #5

I just lost my job. Things happen for a reason. Perhaps this event is meant to push you toward searching for something more rewarding. Just don’t give up.

Answer #6

You most likely had a probationary period, or at will employment, either way, move on because going to the labor board etc is costing you time, gas, and money for what? If they could get you your job back would you want to still work there? Find another job and get over it!

Answer #7

That depends…were you filling a temporary position and were you on a probationary period?

If not, then you were wrongly dismissed. Call the labour board.

Answer #8

I was told originally that I got the job. It was 4 days per week. I had no idea I was filling in until someone ‘better’ came along! I was never given any kind of job description or anything formal. I was verbally told that I had the job 2 weeks ago and could I come in the next day. So I did, and I was just working straight away. No real training, was just learning as I went. I gave him my bank details and he said I would get paid once a month. I haven’t been paid yet & am worried I won’t see any money at all now??!!

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