Legal Question in Employment Law in Louisiana

Employment Law

I was employed for 33 years and have held various positions I was terminated August 20 2007 for not following company polices. It was alledged that I had addtional wrecks in my company vehicle without notifying the company all false. I applied for unemployment and was denied by the company. I appeled and had a phone hearing with a Louisiana Administrative Law Judge. His decision was ( the employer has failed to provide a preponderance of evidence to show that the claimant is guilty of misconduct connnected with employment) IT IS ORDERED that the Agency determination, which disqualified the claimant from benefits effective August 20 2007 be reversed and the disqualification be removed. Does this mean I have some type of case against the company for wrongfuly terminating me after 33 years of continued and dedicated service


Asked on 2/13/08, 1:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: Employment Law

No, it simply means you get unemployment. The only case you might have against the company is if a "company representative" lied about your accidents which was the "only" reason for termination. Louisiana is an "at will" state, which means that you are employed at the "will" of your employer, and unless you have a contract, he can terminate you at his will.

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Answered on 2/13/08, 1:08 pm


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