So I posted a gun for sale on my company's electronic bulletin board. UPDATE! I'm Fired!

That really sucks you might be fired. Hopefully they won't.

Personally, I would never post a gun for sale at work though. I would try other avenues before posting it on the work bulletin board.

I would suggest that you ask for a copy of your companies policy manual. If it's not listed in the policies then I'd fight the termination.

Sure hope things get better for you

Shit, OP. Our local Bulletin Board magazine features an entire section on firearms.

I had some reservations. The only reason I went ahead was because there are many firearms enthusiasts that work at my company. I didn't bring the gun onto company property. Just a photo of it.

This completely irrational on the company's part, in my opinion.

Everybody since Newtown has been freaking about guns on a massive scale. If they do fire you fight it and file for unemployment.

Fuck em, Tour starts in 8 weeks anyways.

I'm freaked out really. I'm a single father, daughter is a senior in high school.

The anxiety and uncertainty this is creating is nearly unbearable.

^^^This.

...and move fast because they'll likely attempt to change it.

But if they do and you can show they've changed it after they wailed on you, I think you still have a case.

However if it actually is company policy then you don't have a leg to stand on.

Ask to see this policy and its dated revisions and dates disseminated to the workforce.

Well, look at it this way, you might get fired...
...but the gun won't!!

I'm here all week folks
<don't touch the beef though, clippity-clop if you know what I mean>

Where did/do you work? (At least the field)

I agree with the posters about demanding to see the the official company policy. If there isn't a specific rule against it, and you work for a large company, I would talk to the boss of the person who sent you home.

It’s a new world OP… things that used to be “no big deal” are a major deal now. It’s all about liability …. You sell gun through the work place provided forum ..something happens and they get sued…. It’s a messed up world

Good luck


And…………
LOL..again good luck

well not very intelligent move dude, especially considering the general mood about weapons in US.

Sorry but did not came to your mind, even for second that it was a bad idea?

Now play the foul. Apologize, apologize, apologize...keep telling you did not know...and let the plan B of playing the smart ass for the moment they will fire you.

they have to have your signature, or the union head's signature on any policy change they then fire you for. whatever contract OP signed up with the company with is what applies to him.

if OP can prove others have sold firearms on their board, and i've no doubt others have in the past, he'll have them right over a fucking barrel.

find out OP.

Yes.

If there is no WRITTEN POLICY you should in the good.

And the case is stronger if firearms were sold previously as noted.

If it is just a knee-jerk reaction due to the current 'environment' then they owe you an apology. It could even be a constitutional issue since they are attempting to 'infringe' on the 2nd Amendment. I would believe that once the company lawyers recognized this this should go away.

This issue in general is why a lot of companies do not host 'swap and shop' board any more.

Threaten to come back and get even...Be crazy on the phone and show up back at work with a back pack . Foam at the mouth and act aggressive . Hope I was helpful .



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Did you see specifically printed in theodicy of no firearms sale?

Had an incident at work where a girl did follow policy on something though she thought it was odd, so she documented the
Olicy and what she did to cover her own ass. The boss bitched at her, she said it was according to policy. The boss re wrote the policy and sent her a copy. Now this girl has proof at 11:35 the policy was this and at 12:02 policy was that.

Your boss may not have a case if it is not specifically written down prior to the ad.

In NY state , we can be terminated for any reason .... You may be screwed .... Sorry bro' . What state are you in ?

Exactly...and find an EMPLOYMENT lawyer--someone who ONLY does employment law and retain him immediately. I don't care what it costs. But do not get just any lawyer. Employment law is different and if the company lawyer sees they're up against a real pro, they will back down or you WILL get a meaningful settlement for your trouble.

You might as well go all the way and go to the water cooler and discuss abortion and religion.

I'm fired. Just got a conference phone call. They are going to mail my things to me.

Isn't that nice?

I hate to be the one to tell you, but you're fucked. Given the state of the country today, I assume you do not have a contract with your employer, do not belong to a union, and live in a "right to work" state...

Correct?

In a "right to work" state, your employer can fire you at any time, for any reason that is not explicitly illegal (discrimination due to gender, race, religion, disability, etc...), and you have ZERO legal recourse.

Note, however, that this sort of policy is what half the country is fighting for... ironically, the very same people who obsessively guard their second amendment rights.

Ironic, no?

yep

Probably shoulda reviewed their policy before ya posted a firearm. Hope you don't get fired.

I am so sorry to hear you got fired. That just sucks.

Don't know why I'm laughing, but I am.

On what grounds? you have a case for wrongful dismissal, and that is just start.

This anti gun liberal madness is getting way out of hand.

I wish you the best of luck in sorting this out.

Let us know the company when everything is all settled, and hit them where it hurts; the pocketbook.

Hope you had the sense to due any of the following...
1. Record the phone conversation.
2. Lookup your states phone recording laws
3. Not answer the phone and make them send you a certified letter.
4. Not anwswer the phone and show up for work the next day with a micro-cassette recorder, ready to record all verbal exchanges.

In the court of law it only matters what you can admit into evidence. Always remember that. Never send a letter unless it is notarized (proof of what it contains) and registered/certified (proof of delivery).

Because when it comes time for trial every company man gets amnesia.

post the company name OP

let's out the cunts for the, er, CUNTS that they are!

What company policy does it violate?