Q: Can employee be fired(performance) even though they complained to HR and asked for assistance; HR no response
Can employer (government agency) fire an employee for misconduct of work/poor work performance when the employee had been filing complaints to HR about supervisor harassment and unethical behavior while also stating that supervisor behavior was affecting work performance and causing mental distress. HR failed to respond to complaints
A: One would need more details to answer this question. There are limited claims one can bring against an employer for unlawful termination, and the nature of the harassment and unethical behavior may well be essential in this case. Additionally, there are very strict and rapid time limitations for some employment related claims, and failure to comply could preclude further litigation.
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