Here’s the short version: After observing 2 incidences of working while talking in a period of 5 months (between September 2008 and mid January 2009), she accused me of “socializing too much,” and finally made this the main reason for grounds for dismissal on March 16th 2009. She agreed that I am fully capable of doing my job and that the termination was not based on my incompetency. I work in a laboratory setting with 6 other employees. Most of my day is spent in an isolated “hood” environment with 2 of these employees where interpersonal contact is limited. Directly after being dismissed I was asked to leave immediately. I am currently seeking the help if HR and legal counsel to understand my rights. I would have no problem returning to this place of work, even under the same supervisor considering she is not attacking my skills as a technical worked. She has acknowledged that I have 3 projects which I handle well. I do have a contract that says you can be terminated at anytime for just cause. Do I have a case of defamation of character?
