R.J., First let me say, I heartily agree with you, on the not being disrespected. It's a crime, when some employers think they can treat people, any kind of way they want to. And it sounds as if you have been a good and loyal employee to them. And if your work record shows that, and the fact that you had no previous "write-ups", especially for what could be termed "insubordination", then you have a case for unemployment. As you may or may not know, you HAVE to be fired, to qualify for unemployment. So, in this case, go on-line or go in person to your nearest unemployment office, and apply for benefits. That's why employers MUST carry unemployment insurance. That's the law, and the law is on YOUR side. If they cannot PROVE you were an "aggressive" (and this means over a period of time, not just once), employee, then they don't have good cause to terminate you, and therefore, you should be green-lighted for an unemployment check.  Too many people today, are being "let go" under dubious circumstances, and the government knows it, and is trying to "govern" this practice. Afterall, another unemployed person, cannot pay his fair share of income, and federal taxes.
And with the extensions just signed into law, you should be able to receive benefits for at least 18 months, IF, you worked for the company for 26 straight weeks, or longer.
I will be saying a prayer for you, Regardless of the outcome. I know you are an upstanding man, and someone
will see those qualities in you, and offer you another job. I can't wish you luck, cause I don't believe in luck. What I can say, is, may the Lord's
blessings, be upon you.  And...stand tall, we know you didn't deserve this.

Ride Free
Tweek

Tweek, Thank you n yes I have filede for unemployment online....thanks for having my back
IceBear
 

All I can say is let's hope he doesn't appeal any unemployment benefits. If so, you will need a lawyer and ya may as well sue the dude (company) while you're at it. The way things are these days companies don't have to have a reason to let someone go. But I don't know about the firing part of it. They'd better have a damn good reason. But hang in there man and keep the faith.

Peace

I've done a little research on what viable reasons the acompany  can block unemployment benifits, In Oregon they company has to be able to prove you commited  insubordination, stoled from the Company, Intentially damaged property, a threat to yourself and or fellow workers, failed a drug screen test and have proper paper work showing the worker has had an ongoing problem with the reason give for termination

In Oregon a non union shop CAM fire you wuthy no reason...HOWEVER...to be sucessful at blocking the unemployment benifits they have to show documention on the issues I posted.

Be Be Well...

Randyjoe...IceBear..

Sorry to hear about this, But in my mind, I think you made a mistake. I think he suspended you to let things calm down as he didn't want to let you go. He was hoping it would go away and let things get back to normal. You pushed the issue and then he had no choice. He will not side against the directors.
Just my opinion from the facts presented.

I decided a long time ago that staying on good terms with management was just as important as anything else in the workplace.  I work hard at my job, and I work hard at building relationships with my managers, which is just as important IMO.  Work is just a place I go for X number of hours every week to make money for the important things in my life, so I just let the petty annoyances of my job roll off my back.  You are absolutely right about supervisors not siding against *their* supervisors.  It ain't gonna happen, period.  Management is a country club, and the help isn't allowed inside.