As some of you may already know, as of last Thursday, I was terminated from my position at my employer for having a weapon on company property. I just thought I'd post my 'additional information' on the form for my unemployment benefits. As of right now, this is not a legal matter as I don't have the funds to pursue this, nor my incident with MPD via a court battle. The responses are as follows:
2.What was the reason the employer gave for your termination? Please give specific dates and the names of any persons involved
I was interviewed by HR rep _________ on Wed August 18th of 2010. She was accompanied by Head of ______ Security, however I do not recall his name.
Do you agree with the reason for separation provided by the employer, and if not, why?
No, i do not agree with the decision. I lawfully carry a firearm for personal protection given the recent jump in violent crimes, as well as the fact that I worked until 12 AM and had a 30 minute drive home from work that sometimes requires that I stop on the way.
4.What changes did you make, after being warned, to correct the problem?
I was unable to make any changes as there was no warning, only termination.
5.According to your employer, how did your actions or behavior create a prolem for the business (i.e. other employees had to cover my shift, store was not open as scheduled, etc.)?
I "violated our [their] Workplace Violence Prevention policy."
6.Additional information
My firearm was secured in my vehicle, in the glove box, seperated from the magazine before i enter the parking lot. The magazine is stored in the trunk. All of this is in accordance with DE State Law. In addition, the ______ policy states that weapons of any kind are not allowed on company property. __________________ Dr is owned by an investment firm based in Houston, TX. The parking lot is a shared lot with _______. To my knowledge, there are no clear posted signs identifying where my vehicle was parked was a ______ parking lot. The firearm was never loaded, nor in my hands or holster while in the parking lot or on _______ Dr. When asked why (after stating 'policy is policy and there are not weapons tolerated at all) the maintenance men are able to carry folding pocket knives on site without issue, I was told that a pocket knife is a tool, not a weapon. In addition, the employee handbook's definition of violence is as follows: "...physically harming another, shoving, pushing, harrassing, intimidating, coercing, brandishing weaspons, and threatening or talking of engaging in those activities." This leads me to believe that I am being discriminated against for practicing my second amendment right as well as my right to protect myself. This opinion is based on the fact that I did not threaten, brandish, or do anything else listed under their definition of violence. Couple this with the fact that they allow others to carry folding pocket knives which are by definition a weapon not only in the parking lot, but while in the building; I'm left with the thought that I was targeted merely for lawfully protecting myself. _______ has made clear with their actions that anyone who lawfully carries a firearm is going to go on a shooting rampage. This is nothing more than stereotyping and discrimination.
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Now, of course, these are my interpretations...I'm sure I'm wrong on multiple counts as far as legality goes...but I'm not a lawyer so I can only interpret policy and laws through my own opinion...
2.What was the reason the employer gave for your termination? Please give specific dates and the names of any persons involved
I was interviewed by HR rep _________ on Wed August 18th of 2010. She was accompanied by Head of ______ Security, however I do not recall his name.
Do you agree with the reason for separation provided by the employer, and if not, why?
No, i do not agree with the decision. I lawfully carry a firearm for personal protection given the recent jump in violent crimes, as well as the fact that I worked until 12 AM and had a 30 minute drive home from work that sometimes requires that I stop on the way.
4.What changes did you make, after being warned, to correct the problem?
I was unable to make any changes as there was no warning, only termination.
5.According to your employer, how did your actions or behavior create a prolem for the business (i.e. other employees had to cover my shift, store was not open as scheduled, etc.)?
I "violated our [their] Workplace Violence Prevention policy."
6.Additional information
My firearm was secured in my vehicle, in the glove box, seperated from the magazine before i enter the parking lot. The magazine is stored in the trunk. All of this is in accordance with DE State Law. In addition, the ______ policy states that weapons of any kind are not allowed on company property. __________________ Dr is owned by an investment firm based in Houston, TX. The parking lot is a shared lot with _______. To my knowledge, there are no clear posted signs identifying where my vehicle was parked was a ______ parking lot. The firearm was never loaded, nor in my hands or holster while in the parking lot or on _______ Dr. When asked why (after stating 'policy is policy and there are not weapons tolerated at all) the maintenance men are able to carry folding pocket knives on site without issue, I was told that a pocket knife is a tool, not a weapon. In addition, the employee handbook's definition of violence is as follows: "...physically harming another, shoving, pushing, harrassing, intimidating, coercing, brandishing weaspons, and threatening or talking of engaging in those activities." This leads me to believe that I am being discriminated against for practicing my second amendment right as well as my right to protect myself. This opinion is based on the fact that I did not threaten, brandish, or do anything else listed under their definition of violence. Couple this with the fact that they allow others to carry folding pocket knives which are by definition a weapon not only in the parking lot, but while in the building; I'm left with the thought that I was targeted merely for lawfully protecting myself. _______ has made clear with their actions that anyone who lawfully carries a firearm is going to go on a shooting rampage. This is nothing more than stereotyping and discrimination.
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Now, of course, these are my interpretations...I'm sure I'm wrong on multiple counts as far as legality goes...but I'm not a lawyer so I can only interpret policy and laws through my own opinion...
"I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy."