Is it legal for an employer to hire you in as a regular associate And then fire you for being “seasonal”?
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Is it legal for an employer to hire you in as a regular associate And then fire you for being “seasonal”?
During my interview when I was hired the manager told me I was being hired as a regular associate, and when I filled out paperwork during training the employment type said regular. Today I’m being told that everyone was hired as seasonal with the opportunity to go regular but they aren’t keeping anyone. They lied to me about my employment status.
Asked on December 30, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Indiana
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately under the laws of all states in this country, an employee is terminable at will unless there is a written agreement to the contracry or the employee is terminated based upon discrimination sbased upon gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and the like.
In your situation, it would appear that even though your employer may have hired you under some false pretenses, you really do not have any legal recourse in the event you are terminated based upon being a seasonal employee.
I would be proactive by actively looking for another position if you are not happy where you are.
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