[ford092]

I recently became unemployeed because I own an iPhone. I bought an iPhone and unlocked it so I could use it on T-Mobile's network.... the company i used to work for. Its not like i flashed my phone around to customers, as a matter of fact i kept it hidden from customers.... but when my market manager found out i had it, well i was a deadman walking until he could find a reason to fire me. insubordination was the official reason i got fired.... Anyone else have bad fortunes brought on by their iPhone? Even after all this i still love my iPhone!

[redcard]

So, do people also get fired for not being on T-Mobile?

[poetic_folly]

Originally Posted by ford092

I recently became unemployeed because I own an iPhone. I bought an iPhone and unlocked it so I could use it on T-Mobile's network.... the company i used to work for. Its not like i flashed my phone around to customers, as a matter of fact i kept it hidden from customers.... but when my market manager found out i had it, well i was a deadman walking until he could find a reason to fire me. insubordination was the official reason i got fired.... Anyone else have bad fortunes brought on by their iPhone? Even after all this i still love my iPhone!

Weird. I know quite a few people who work for T-Mobile, and have lots of "unofficial" GSM phones.

Sure you weren't just being insubordinate?

[redcard]

I'm sure there's something we're not being told

[ucim2cute]

Yeah, I don't think you are telling us the whole story.....Hmm.... First, it is against employment laws, (labor board) to retaliate against someone for using anything different than what the company sells, whether it be cars, cellphones, cable, etc.... They could be sued BIGTIME for that.
Second, t-mobile, is supporting the iphone, so long as you have service with them, and I know that for a fact, because I have an unlocked iphone using my t-mobile card. Had a few problems, called them like 3 times, and they all have been really helpful, and told me they don't care what phone you use, as long as you have service with them. If you think you have a legitimate claim, and were fired over what you say, then that is wrongful termination, go after them, and you will be sitting nice! Of course, if what you are saying is true, and can prove it!! Good luck!

[ford092]

Insubordination was because I brought the iPhone on the premises of the store after being told not to bring it to work. But who is going to leave a 400$ phone in their car when temperatures are dropping.... and what if someone needed to reach me? If T-Mobile doesnt have a corporate policy against using unlocked gsm phones... then maybe i do have a case..... except i did sign a clause that said I am for at will hire......

[danman227460]

I dont know how much of a case you have but I have heard of companies firing you for working with the competitor. It is called collusion or conflict of interest. Its more common for fast food work where you could potentially get hired by two fast food companies without telling the other you are already working. They could consider it conflict of interest if you are using a competitor product while working with T-Mobile.

This could also explain why people who said that employees of T-Mobile were using unlocked GSM phones because as long as they are models that don't appear on other competitor's product line, they might not have an issue with that.

[yowiphone]

dude thats ****** you should of told off that *** who fired you.

[ucim2cute]

Ooooh! They had already told you not to bring it??? Well, yeah, they got the upper hand on that. Yeah, you don't wanna leave it in the car, is probably why you should've left it at home, since they had already warned you.
You're right as far as them letting you guys use unlocked phones or whatever, cuz like I said before, they can't get you for that, unless you did in fact sign something that told you otherwise?? Think you said you did?? As far as the at will policy, a company STILL has to have a good reason to fire you, they can't just because they feel like it, or the other employees don't like you??? Believe me, I KNOW about the whole at will thing. Of course it differs in different states. Now, if you know of other employees who were in fact using other cellphones at that time also, then you have a clear case of discrimination. If they fired you for bringing it, but everone else was allowed to, then YOU got them!! Lots more legality in all of it, but, just a little insight. Good Luck!!

[redcard]

Originally Posted by ford092

Insubordination was because I brought the iPhone on the premises of the store after being told not to bring it to work. But who is going to leave a 400$ phone in their car when temperatures are dropping.... and what if someone needed to reach me? If T-Mobile doesnt have a corporate policy against using unlocked gsm phones... then maybe i do have a case..... except i did sign a clause that said I am for at will hire......

Why not tell us that in the first place then?

[mattbrown]

That sounds to me as unfair dismissal, forget what someone said to you, check your contract and seek legal advice, it would be like someone driving ot work in a BMW when they work for Mercedes, does everyone who works for Porche drive a porche, i would like to belive it but im sure that isnt the case

[Eurisko]

Originally Posted by ford092

I recently became unemployeed because I own an iPhone. I bought an iPhone and unlocked it so I could use it on T-Mobile's network.... the company i used to work for. Its not like i flashed my phone around to customers, as a matter of fact i kept it hidden from customers.... but when my market manager found out i had it, well i was a deadman walking until he could find a reason to fire me. insubordination was the official reason i got fired.... Anyone else have bad fortunes brought on by their iPhone? Even after all this i still love my iPhone!

The only feedback I get from my Rogers cohorts is "when are we getting it??". That's wrongful dismissal man, and you should take it to the labor board, it the states has such a thing.

Originally Posted by ford092

Insubordination was because I brought the iPhone on the premises of the store after being told not to bring it to work. But who is going to leave a 400$ phone in their car when temperatures are dropping.... and what if someone needed to reach me? If T-Mobile doesnt have a corporate policy against using unlocked gsm phones... then maybe i do have a case..... except i did sign a clause that said I am for at will hire......

redick. That's like saying you can't come into the office wearing a red shirt. They can't tell you what you can and can't carry on your person.

[cash7c3]

of course if there is an employee dress code that says you cant wear a red shirt then you can't wear a red shirt

[Eurisko]

Given. But I don't think T-Mobile has a policy of employees only being allowed to carry T-Mobile phones. Sounds a little Third Reich to me.

[cash7c3]

good point, t-mobile isn't controlled by apple after all