What to do if I was recently terminated from a company with no reason given for my termination?
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What to do if I was recently terminated from a company with no reason given for my termination?
Several months back, my employer told me that in order to move up with in the company that it was expected for me to leave my part time job (that did not conflict with my full time position) in order to show my loyalty for the company. They made sure not to tell me that I “had to” leave, but made sure I was aware that if I wanted to move up at all that I would need to leave by a certain date. I did in fact leave my part time position but did not leave by the date requested (I left one week after the date in order to give me part time employer adequate notice and help). Is this legal?
Asked on November 16, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Alabama
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written about what happened may have been legal where your last employer terminated you from your former position after you stopped your part time job. The reason is that under the laws of all states in this country every employee is terminable at will.
I suggest that you consult with a laboor law attorney further about the matter you have written about to see if you have any legal recourse with respect to what transpired.
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