How to Deal with Insurance for a Personal Injury Claim
If you are injured in an accident that was not your fault, it is important to know how to deal with insurance for a personal injury claim so that you...
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Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC Staff
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September 12, 2023
There are exceptions to almost everything, and the answer to "Can I be terminated for any reason or without cause in an at-will employment state?" can get complicated in certain situations.
While the principle of "at-will" employment is that either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice, it is not always so cut and dried.
As an employee, you are still protected from unfair and discriminatory actions, including being fired in a wrongful manner.
At-will employment is a legal doctrine in all U.S. states except Montana, which has additional employee protections.
In at-will employment states, an employer can terminate an employee's job for any reason that is not illegal or even for no reason at all. Similarly, employees are generally free to leave a job without providing a specific reason or notice.
Even in at-will employment states, being fired for an illegal reason may be considered a wrongful termination.
At-will employment is considered the default rule for employment relationships. Unless a specific employment contract or collective bargaining agreement says otherwise, the at-will doctrine applies.
However, certain legal exceptions and protections exist even in at-will states.
While employers have broad discretion to terminate employees in at-will employment states, there are some legal exceptions, and workers are still legally protected from unfair or discriminatory practices.
Some of these legal exceptions and protections include:
While the at-will employment doctrine allows employers and employees to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, it does not take away your rights under Labor and Employment law.
Employers do not have unlimited power to fire employees without consequences. Laws exist to prevent discriminatory, arbitrary, or wrongful terminations.
If you have concerns about your employment rights, it is crucial to consult with a Labor and Employment law attorney who can evaluate your specific situation and guide you through the relevant laws and regulations applicable to your situation.
We invite you to get a free consultation with the Labor and Employment Law Legal Team here at Whitcomb Selinsky, PC. Call (866) 433-4116 or click here to use our convenient online form to tell us how we can help.
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