Add Comment Question: A friend was asked to stay late along with other auto mechanics by the general manager of service. The shop closes at 5:30 usually. The GM wanted to catch up on some cars. The owner has many dealerships he runs also. Another manager from another dealership happened to comes by and sees the dealership open and asks my friend where the gm is. My friend said not here. The gm was working but had stepped out for a bite to eat. That other gm reported this to the owner. The next day my friend only was given a letter of termination from HR for accusations of working on his own vehicles. He was not working on his own vehicle only the dealership cars according to other mechanic witness No other mechanic or GM was fired or verbally warned. What can my friend do please advise. Answer: Thank you for your question. For an employer to establish just cause, they have the burden of proving the accusation that they are relying on is actually true. So if your friend did not actually work on his own vehicles, he has been wrongfully dismissed and is entitled to severance. We recommend that he give us a call at the number below for a consultation. 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.