What are my rights if I was fired for missing one day of work?

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What are my rights if I was fired for missing one day of work?

When I told one of the managers they can’t fire me for missing one day of work they said okay bring a doctor’s note. I can’t afford a doctor’s note and I have a good reputation at my job; I only missed 3 days in 4 months. I also learned that it was one manager that wanted me gone because she says that I am a know it all. The manager that fired me has been a manager for almost 4 months and she still doesn’t have the management certification or the food safety certification. This is against the law isn’t it? I also never received an employee policy book.

Asked on October 16, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Texas

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Under the laws of all states in this country an employee can be terminated for any reason so long as the employee is not being discriminated based upon ethnic, gender, religious grounds and the like. Although the reasons for your termination may be odd, your possibly could be terminated at the will of your employer. I suggest that you consult further with a labor law attorney and/or a representative with your nearest department of labor about your situation.


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