What are my rights after being let go at work without notice?
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What are my rights after being let go at work without notice?
I gave a 2 week notice at work due to some sexual harassment issues that were not resolved. However, they really needed me so I continued to work another 2 months. that I was then told 5 days ago (20 minutes before my shift) they no longer needed me; they said that they were just honoring my 2 weeks. What rights do I have?
Asked on September 16, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Nebraska
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I'm afraid that you don't have too many rights here. That is unless there was a union agreement, employment contract, or company policy to the contrary. Or unless some form of actionable discrimination was a factor. In an "at will" employment relationship an employer may discharge an employee for any or no reason at all, with or without notice. While you gave the courtesy of a 2 week notice, unfortunately that courtesy is not a requirement so your employer need not extend it the other way.
Bottom line, your dismissal was most likely legally permissible (although highly unprofessional).
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