Can an employee get fired from refusing to work until they get a valid paycheck?
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Can an employee get fired from refusing to work until they get a valid paycheck?
Asked on September 20, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, South Dakota
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you don't have an employment contract, you are an employee at will and may be fired at any time, for any reason whatsover. However, you may sue your employer for any amounts which you earned and should have been paid, but were not.
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