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I got into a private argument with a friend (not at work) there were no threats or anything remotely illegal in the language of said argument. My friend then made it public and called my boss and complained about me. I was then suspended and they would not tell me if it was with or without pay, and hour later I was contacted to return my work key, which I did without any hesitation, at this point I was fired with the reason being my boss did not like the way I shook his hand. How is this legal?

I work part-time in a grocery store in the cash office I was looking for more work to save money we have a pharmacy in our store that was looking for a part-time person I applied and they said ok. I let my supervisor know so I could coordinate hours with her when I started. She however informed the owner of the store who went to the director of the pharmacy and told them that they are stealing his employees so all of a sudden I'm no longer getting hired even though I'm hired in they're system. I was told all this from a full time employee that works in pharmacy what are my rights here

I was suspended from work and my employer wouldn't tell me if it was with or with out pay. The reason was I got in an argument with a friend and she, being vindictive complained to my boss. An hour later I was called to say my boss was coming to pick up my work keys, at this point he fired me stating he "didn't like the way I shook his hand" I was an extremely dependable and hard working employee, is this fair?

Do employees need a copy of verbal warning of the day of the warning

My employment terminated last March without cause. I have worked 6.5 years. The employer paid 16 weeks. I have asked 10 more weeks and 26 weeks for Warrant Bump-up. The employer did not follow our politic and procedure during the interview. Very humiliating and degrading. By Email, the employer asked me if I had found a job or received any monies? Can he ask these questions? Since I was fired, I'm on sick leave with the support of my doctor. Should I let the employer know? Thanks in advance for your feedback! G