Can my boss fire me after an investigation proved that I didn’t do anything?
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Can my boss fire me after an investigation proved that I didn’t do anything?
I was under investigation by my job due to a consumer stating that i hit him. The regional office reviewed the situation and stated that there was no substantial evidence. Therefore the case was closed and no action was being taken towards me.
Asked on August 20, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Missouri
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you did not have an employment contract, you were an employee at will. An employee at will could be fired at any time, for any reason--including after an investigation which cleared him or her of wrongdoing. From what you write, this would be legal unless you had a contract; if you did have one, its terms in regard to discipline and termination could be enforced, if they help you.
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