i was charged with attempt ccw i lost my job in adult foster care which i have been doing for 6 years what can i do 2 get my job back
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i was charged with attempt ccw i lost my job in adult foster care which i have been doing for 6 years what can i do 2 get my job back
Asked on March 24, 2009 under Criminal Law, Michigan
Answers:
GW, Member, Michigan and Hawaii Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Employment in Michigan is at-will. That means your employer's decision, in most cases, won't be scrutinized by courts. You haven't said whether you were convicted of the ccw charge. One exception to the at-will employment rule is that employers may not discriminate based on your arrest record. If you were acquitted, you may have a case against your employer. These cases often have short filing deadlines, and you are often required to file an administrative charge before you can sue. As a first step you should contact the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. There is information on how to file a claim here: http://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,1607,7-138-42240_43561-153171--,00.html
You should also speak to an attorney who specializes in employment cases as soon as you can.
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