Have you ever lost your job for being accused of something you didn't do?

[Anonymous]

I did today unfortunately

[AimeeKyle]

Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Hopefully there will be a better option coming your way shortly!

It almost happened to me once. A coworker who thought they were in charge was speaking negatively about me and skewing my skill level to the owner. A few design errors were made…. some of which were pinned on me.

The owner came in to discuss and let me go. During our conversation I convinced him he had not received accurate information and was making a hasty decision to let me go.

Ultimately I made a deal / bargain with him. Take an immediate pay cut and take on independent designs (no assistance from the other guy) to prove my worth. After some amount of time (don’t recall exact), we would discuss/revaluate.

Ultimately I proved my worth, regained my original wage, exceeded throughout my employment history there (making more than I ever had previously in my career).

As for the individual throwing me under the bus…. his inaccuracies and mistakes gradually came to light / became more evident and he ultimately left the business within a year of my initial conversation with the owner.

Stay positive, if you work hard and are good at what you do, things will work out in your favor.

[SnowedIn]

Have not. That is terrible and I'm really sorry to hear that. Although all the right to work states allow termination of work for no reason, if you really did nothing, you may have some grounds for recourse. It might be worth Googling an employment attorney in your area. Most will listen to your case for free and give you their professional opinion on whether you might have a case and/or a course of action.

Again, really sorry to hear this and best wishes.

[SnowedIn]

thanks for mho!

[Asker]

You're welcome and thank you for the advice during this tough time for me

[SnowedIn]

You are most welcome. I don't do employment law or anything like that, but I've had 35 years of working so happy to share experiences and what's worked for me. Or just commiserate. If you're comfortable, feel free to DM if you have other questions.

[PositiveFlight]

This is sad to hear. I’ve never lost a job that way but I have been accused a time or two of saying or doing something I didn’t, and vice versa. It feels like the ultimate form of betrayal. And it really is! It’s the worst when you know that the accuser knows that it’s different than how they are making it out to be. That has to eat on their conscience. If it doesn’t, there will come a day of reckoning when it will. On a few of those occasions in my life, luckily I had evidence to back up my side of the story. It’s poetic justice when you listen to a recording with someone who says something different, or when you have security camera footage showing something different than what they claim. They are literally lost for words 😂 I rarely trust anymore as a result until I have a reason or track record of trust. As a result I always try to find a way or have a way to back up my story. I believe in telling the truth and I expect others to do the same. I’m not perfect, but I try to be a real person and decent human being to everyone else.

You are a good woman, and this certainly doesn’t define you. Something better will come along. Sometimes injustices happen to good people, but it’s only a matter of time before even better things will take the place of that for you. ❤️‍🩹

[Guardian45]

Sorry to hear that. What were you accused of doing? You might want to speak to a Labor Lawyer to determine if you can sue for Wrongful Dismissal. I know people who have won awards for that!

[Asker]

A coworker/mother thought I snatched her child. She got mad at me, threaten me and said things about me that weren't true. I'd never hurt a child and I've been so kind to her.

[Guardian45]

Any witnesses or videotape?

[Asker]

Yeah there was a witness

[Guardian45]

And did you talk to them? What did they say to you?

[Asker]

They asked me if I was ok

[Guardian45]

If the witness saw something different, and is willing to support your version of events then you be able to seek compensation.

[Guardian45]

I encourage you to get a Legal Opinion. The company or organization could get into serious trouble if they broke the law.

[Asker]

Yeah

[Anonymous]

Yes for a blowjob in the supply room. I didn’t do it , she did lol true story though. What happened to you?

[Asker]

A coworker/mother thought I snatched her child. I was just getting him off the shelves so he wouldn't fall. She got mad at me, threatened me and said things about me that weren't true. Talk about being rude...

[Opinion Owner]

I’m sorry to hear that. That’s the problem w society today that’s why there’s so many shit heads out there, adults as well as kids. Parents talk shit because someone else corrects their kids. Well if you fucking watched your kids people wouldn’t say shit. I’m sorry to hear that.

[Asker]

Yeah it sucks

[Opinion Owner]

Shit let her kid fall next time then she will be crying why did t you do anything.

[Andres77]

Almost.

im sorry to hear that. Is there any recourse for you?

[Asker]

Nope unfortunately

[Andres77]

May I ask what you were accused of?

[Msputiton]

Thankfully no.

I'm sorry that happened

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

It never happen to me but sorry for your misfortune :( (( Hugs ))

[bowenw]

I have not. I hope you will have a chance to set the record straight.

[BJP21]

Yup, and it had to do with a back stabber. Needless to say I won't be darkening their doorway ever again.

[Havthrills]

I have not. That sucks you did. I know you liked it

[scooogy]

They dare so once and they'll wish it would only have been that..

[Gooddaze]

No. Can you go to a labour board

[CubaPirate]

Fortunately not. Are you in a trade union

[Smf1989]

No I have not and I'm sorry to hear it

[YakubDavid]

Congrats. Welcome to the unfair world.

[mattclark242]

No I have not

[Debbie14217]

no i wasn't

[TallAnon]

Nope