Was it legal for my employer to fire me without my knowledge?
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Was it legal for my employer to fire me without my knowledge?
I have worked at my job for overt 2 years. I was an Asssistant manager for 3 months, my Manager told me I was not “performing” the way he wanted so he said I would be demoted back to a crew member, I was hourly as a manager and a crew member, I beleive he fired and rehired me in the books in order to lower my pay was that legal?
Asked on June 15, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
At will employees like yourself can be fired for good bad or no reason at all absent discrimination. Based on what you have said, there does not appear to be any discrimination. As for the boss's decisions regarding your pay, you have a choice to leave at anytime or renegotiate if you want. If you do not like your pay, then you should tell your boss that you cannot afford to work at the reduced pay. See what he says. If you think that he will fire you for asking this, then dont bother asking and look for a new job. I know this is not the answer you are looking for, but it is the reality of the situation.
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