Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

I was wrongfully terminated from my job of 9.5 yrs after my employer held an illegal investigation against myself. There is a union labor agreement in effect my employer has completely disregaurded hence why the investigation held was illegal due to it being held outside the 21 day window that had to bring me up on charges. I was removed from my job on September 2, 2011, Had an investigation on September 23, 2011 and was terminated officially via certified mail approx September 30, 2011. The union then stepped in also via certified mail to my employer explaining they violated the collective bargaining agreement and as punishment for violating I was to be reinstated with all benefits , seniority unimpaired and all lost wages paid in full. This letter was sent November 5, 2011. After speaking to the union rep on November 7, 2011 about the letter, I have not had contact with the union until today December 5, 2011 and no word from my employer to the union has been made. I am broke and living off of unemployment married and have two children. I have contacted other lawyers on this matter, just $150.00 for a 30 minute consult is out of my reach. Any help and or guidance would greatly be appreciated.


Asked on 12/05/11, 10:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Samuel Mutch Samuel A. Mutch, P.A.

Your Union Local or Union District should get an attorney to take the employer to task. If the Union does not do its duty to you then go to the National Labor Relations Board and make a complaint against your Union. However, before more time goes on make a complaint to the Florida Commission on Human Relations or the USEEOC if you think you were discriminated in any manner.

Read more
Answered on 12/08/11, 12:34 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Labor and Employment Law questions and answers in Florida