Unlawful Termination

Unless you are covered by a collective bargaining agreement you would be considered an "at will" employee,...

It sounds like you have no recourse in this situation,...

 

Being "let go" and "terminated" are the same thing - your state laws will dictate if you're eligible for UI. I would apply, then see what happens.

 

Do what you have to do to go back to work. Unless you have a serious problem with your driving record. Driving jobs are there if you have a little experience.

 

Plenty of jobs out there, start applying. Sounds like they probably did you a favor.

 

I don't know all the discrimination laws, but i sure would call The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They are the federal level. I filed a age discrimination complaint up here in Wisconsin and we are a <at will> to work state. I found out also that the EEOC works with the Department of Workforce Development"s Equal Rights Division, this is the state level. I would start making some phone calls. I know some other post said you are an < at will > employee, that does not matter as you have more time in than the other person. I just don"t know if it's federal or not. Mine is, and it can go to the state level, but the feds are going to handle it at this time. What you also have is your unemployment and be glad, if the EEOC takes this on it could take a loooong time.

 

What would EEOC have to do with this? So they kept another driver instead of this one. Get out there and start looking for a job. With 4 years under your belt, it shouldn't be too difficult. Love how everyone is so quick to sue someone. If you have a good driving record, and a good back ground, there are plenty of companies out there to work for.

 

Unless you are union and work under a "senority" based contract then your time of employment means nothing.

 

Devil's advocate - the other person hired was female, you're male and were laid off... and you talked to her and the new boss fired you? Does anyone else smell male competition syndrome with the boss throwing this guy away because he was a threat to a possible situation (for the boss) with the female employee? I've seen people whacked for much less.