Q: Fired due to coworker false accusations I wasn't allowed to have a meeting with coworker and boss to clear fabrications
My employer wrote me up then fired me due to coworker making up complete lies to cover up her lack of working.i I finally askedmy director can we all speak together so Ivan hear it directly to me not about me hearsay she said no I don't like confrontations. I stated thati should be allowed to address my accuser to clear my name or State my truth. She said no and couldn't wouldn't give clear direct examples or provable situations. I pleaded to see the proof so I could make sure it was me who labeled a specimen wrong as accused she refused. I asked why am I not allowed to confront my accuser to resolve this and She again said no. They the boss and coworker are good friends...i said to my boss that I felt she was biased and was automatically making me guilty and wrong without proof or internal resolution to a clear problem between I and the constant troublemaker. I Was fired then.. Shouldn't my boss have at least allowed a meeting with me and my accuser for fairness to both parties?
A: Your employer does not necessarily have to hear your version. Are you a union member? If so, you can file a grievance. Have you experienced discrimination or complained of discrimination/illegal activity in the workplace? Could this be the real reason for the termination?
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