Q: Am I eligible to file a claim even though I wasn't a full time employee?
I worked for a doctor, a patient who is a personal friend of his told him I spoke to her in an unprofessional way. He never asked my side and fired me after I had come in to open his office, several days after initially hearing his friend's side of the story. I feel like it's a defamation of my character and am scared it can affect future employment due to him being a popular office and having connections with other doctors. I've never been written up prior or have had any complaints against me. Since I was a part time employee, I want to know if I have any rights in this. I feel I've been treated unfairly, just want to make sure the law is on my side.
A:
File a claim for unemployment.
You should recover benefits. Consult with an employment lawyer If the employer challenges your entitlement.
Were any of those patients who relied on the false statements going to offer you money but for the false statements? Meaning you intended to work for them or provide them services which you no longer can? If not how would you prove damages besides recovering unemployment if you were like most, an "at will" employee?
A: You can probably get workers compensation, but you also were likely an employee at will and therefore can be fired with or without cause.
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