Q: Can I be suspended for another employees mistake but no action against that employee just me?
My manager told one employee that we wished it was me that made the mistake so he could fire me so instead he suspended me for 5 days no pay but nothing to the employee that made the mistake.
A: In Kentucky, if you are suspended for another employee's mistake with no action taken against the employee who actually made the mistake, especially if there's an expressed wish by the manager that you had made the mistake for the purpose of firing you, this could potentially be indicative of unfair treatment or discrimination. Employment law generally requires that disciplinary actions be based on the individual's conduct rather than on unrelated or discriminatory reasons. If your suspension appears to be based on personal bias, preference, or any form of discrimination rather than your own actions or performance, it could be grounds for a complaint against your employer. It may be advisable to document the incident, any related communications, and the disparate treatment, and consult with an employment law attorney or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to explore your options for addressing this issue.
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