My employer called and fired me over the phone after yelling at me for calling to ask when I could pick up my check. I have been employed th...

Question

My employer called and fired me over the phone after yelling at me for calling to ask when I could pick up my check. I have been employed there for 3 weeks, Have done nothing wrong. The Friday we left training and picked our schedules he told everyone in training we would be paid for the following Saturday with Pay and when my time was sent to me it was not reflected. I emailed him and he told me they would cut me a check. I am off on Friday so I called the person who hired me and asked if it could be left on my desk for Saturday since they are not in the office on the weekend. 2 hours later he called me, Yelled at me for almost 10 minutes and then fired me. I got a text that I was removed from the schedule. Is this legal and is there anything I can do about it?

Answer

Terminating an employee for making a "wage claim" is unlawful. A "wage claim" is a demand for due but unpaid wages, not wages in the future or demand for an increase in wages. Consult an experienced employment lawyer who can analyze all the facts and circumstances involved in your situation and provide specific advice.