Add Comment Question: I was fired from my job after being there 25 months Somone was slandering my name in the workplace and i professionaly approached him asking him to stop Then today i explained the situation to HR and a few minutes after they told me i was terminated because of qoute "professionalism and that kind of stuff" They did not do anythjng to keep this person from spreading false rumours about me in the workplace and yet they fire me for telling someone to stop talking about me in an innappropriate manner Is this dismissal of employment legit? Answer: If you have been terminated then you could be entitled to a substantial severance package. The circumstances you describe also seem to indicate bad faith by the employer which can lead to greater damages. Please contact us at the number below for a consultation with a lawyer to discuss your situation. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.