Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Michigan

Hello everyone,

I was recently terminated from an at will employer. Reason listed I did not appear for a follow-up meeting from a suspension. I asked my direct supervisor for something in writing prior to leaving for the day to show I didn't 'walk off the job�; she refused and requested I leave the building. A few days past, I received notification I was terminated. My direct supervisor never alerted me of a follow-up meeting in writing or verbally, otherwise I most certainly would have attended, as that was my lifeline. She fabricated a false truth against me. I do not want to take legal matter against my prior employer, but civilly against my direct supervisor for falsely misleading our corporation into believing I was aware of a meeting which ultimately led to my dismissal. Can you please assist to my best recourse in this matter? I thank you for your consideration, time and assistance.


Asked on 6/24/11, 7:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

There is no remedy. There is no requirement that you be treated fairly. Generally, you must prove the negative job action (termination) occurred when the employer took action as a result of race, religion, color, creed, national origin or something directly related to the sex of a person. Sometimes if a person threatens to report something illegal and if fired for it, there may be a Whistleblower type case. In rare events, a termination due to some violation of public policy (like a mechanic refusing to put a dangerous vehicle on the road) may allow some recourse. However, your situation is that you were treated unfairly and there simply is no cause of action for that.

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Answered on 6/24/11, 7:17 am


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