What isconsidered to be an unfair termination?
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What isconsidered to be an unfair termination?
I just found out that I will be terminated on Friday. I understand that I am an “at will” employee and am not under any contract. I have been with this employer for just over 6 months in a professional sales position. I have been advised that I am the highest paid sales person on staff and that because of my compensation the company’s expectation on my ability to bring in business is higher that other employees. I have had no performance reviews, no sales plan or sales budget. I am being terminated for lack of business secured.
Asked on January 5, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately there is nothing illegal about your termination under the facts presented. That is unless you have an employment contract or union agreement that provides otherwise, or your termination violates existing company policy. Additionally no form of actionable discrimination must play a role in your discharge (and you gave no facts to show this to be the case). The fact is that in an "at will" work relationship an employer can set the terms and conditions much as it sees fit; this includes who, when and why to terminate an employee.
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