When can I sue for wrongful termination?
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When can I sue for wrongful termination?
I was told that in my state it is illegal to fire someone without reason. I am not sure if what I was told was considered an actual reason. I pulled up to work 2 days ago for my boss to run over to my truck and say,
Asked on December 24, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
My research suggests that MI is in fact an "at will" state. This means that an employee can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice. Accordingly, unless you have protection against this action under the terms of an employment contract or union agreement, your firing was legal. Bottom line, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit, absent some form of legally actionable discrimination.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
My research suggests that MI is in fact an "at will" state. This means that an employee can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice. Accordingly, unless you have protection against this action under the terms of an employment contract or union agreement, your firing was legal. Bottom line, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit, absent some form of legally actionable discrimination.
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