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Can an employer fire you without telling you?
Is it legal for your employer to fire you and not tell you? what legal action can be taken if any?
Asked on August 28, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, New York
Answers:
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. That means you can be fired at any time, without any notice whatsover. So you do not need to get prior notice and have no cause of action for not receiving it. Any work you did up to the moment when you found out you were fired, you must be paid for, however.
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