[mr.rager]

I know I don't post on here very much anymore, but I hope maybe some of you will give me your opinion on an issue I have.

Today I was let go from my job because I have a relationship with a co-worker. My co-worker was showing my boss a text from another co-worker that was insulting and rude, and while the co-worker I have a relationship with and I worked, the manager "happened to back out of the text she was showing him," scroll up a page or two, and see a couple texts from me that imply our sexual relationship. Other than that text message he saw (on her personal cell phone), without permission from my co-worker, we have done nothing wrong, other than not telling them about our relationship.

So I guess, even though we were both in this relationship, which is technically against company policy, we both were fired today. Even though we broke a rule, is looking through her cell phone without her permission and being caught like that even legal? I'm not even sure if there are laws against illegal searches like that and privacy rights at work. Any help is appreciated

[ari telescope]

Is one of you a supervisor or lead? I've never actually worked at a place where the punishment for two people dating was more than simply frowned upon, unless one of the people is of a higher position.

If you are the same position, what kind of job is this?

[marieeboxx]

Like stated above, what kind of job is it?

But, it seems like a privacy violation, but I don't know. It's her personal phone, and what's on it is her own business.

[cococrisp20]

I'd consult an attorney rather than the folks on this site if you're serious about the matter.

[Ollie McKraut]

implying a sexual relationship in a text message, mr. rager, you naughty dog ;)

[seymourbuttes]

Originally Posted by mr.rager

I know I don't post on here very much anymore, but I hope maybe some of you will give me your opinion on an issue I have.

Today I was let go from my job because I have a relationship with a co-worker. My co-worker was showing my boss a text from another co-worker that was insulting and rude, and while the co-worker I have a relationship with and I worked, the manager "happened to back out of the text she was showing him," scroll up a page or two, and see a couple texts from me that imply our sexual relationship. Other than that text message he saw (on her personal cell phone), without permission from my co-worker, we have done nothing wrong, other than not telling them about our relationship.

So I guess, even though we were both in this relationship, which is technically against company policy, we both were fired today. Even though we broke a rule, is looking through her cell phone without her permission and being caught like that even legal? I'm not even sure if there are laws against illegal searches like that and privacy rights at work. Any help is appreciated

What kinda job is it.

[brook183]

[ItsDanixx]

I'm pretty sure that is a violation, yes.

And surely, legally, they have to give you a warning first?

[HarryPotter]

if it's a regular hourly pay job then just get another. if you were making 50k$+ then you can consult an attorney. I mean, getting the boot from McDonalds isn't the end of the world

[Kapa73]

I've also never worked in a place where a relationship with a co-worker was against policy unless it was between a manager and their direct report. In which case, nobody was ever fired; they were just encouraged to change positions within the company.

I'd definitely investigate this issue with a licensed and trustworthy attorney. You could be entitled to some retribution.

[magicrat85]

but did she give him permission to look at her phone?

[VeryWittyName]

Originally Posted by brook183

You da best.

[nowFace]

So..............you gonna come back in the thread and answer questions?

[upthepunx]

- Your co-worker put her cell phone in her bosses hand and said, " Look". Accident or not, she gave control of the phone over.

- All they're going to say is ,"Were you or were you not in a relationship that violates policy?"

there's not enough to fight here.

[mattregan]

At will employment, you have no case.