one of my colleagues was asked to leave with any notice . just saying there is no work
2006-07-13 22:58:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
My last job had me sign a paper stating that they can terminate me without giving a reason. It depends on the companies policy and what state you live in.
Termination Policy
Employers should have termination policies to ensure consistent treatment among employees whose working relationship with the organization is ending, for whatever reason. Voluntary terminations provide the employer with an opportunity to review its management practices, while involuntary terminations present a challenge to limit the employer’s liability for claims of wrongful discharge and discrimination. (See also: Employment-At-Will)
This policy discusses the various avenues of termination, i.e. resignation, discharge and retirement, how to calculate turnover costs, paying vacation at termination, general releases (waivers), exit interviews, return of employer property, post employment references, and COBRA.
There is also other information at this site for your colleague.
2006-07-13 23:00:58 · answer #1 · answered by Kittn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure they can if there is no work there is no work. If you know you are working for a small employer or seasonal type of business you should know what your rights are. If this is not the case then your colleague can go to Human Resources Government office and ask what he can do.
2006-07-14 06:03:31 · answer #2 · answered by wiseornotyoudecide 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think for the first six months till you are not a permanent employee, the employer can chuck you out. However you should also seek the copy of document you signed at the time of joining.
When you are a permanent employee an employee has to give you one month notice.
2006-07-14 06:09:00 · answer #3 · answered by rajanjogi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know about the US laws, but in the UK, the employment laws say something along the lines of "A person isnt secure in a job for the first 3 years", which means that you can be dismissed without reason for the first 3 years of your employment with that frim, after which time, (s)he has to give a valid reason
2006-07-14 06:03:42 · answer #4 · answered by greengunge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, if you're under 90 days, they can terminate you for any or no reason. After 90 days, they have to have a valid reason to terminate employment. At least that's the way it is in TN.
2006-07-14 06:06:25 · answer #5 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there isn't anyother work they can... They also can have you sign a paper with the application when you first apply saying that they can "terminate" you for any reason possible.
They do that where I work and anyone can get fired for any reason because you signed the application.
2006-07-14 06:15:35 · answer #6 · answered by beatingpulseproductions 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to check the particular state's law that he works in... Most states have laws considering employers to be "at-will" which means they can let you go anytime, for any reason. It's not always fair, but they can do it.
2006-07-14 06:01:04 · answer #7 · answered by sees_lwo_na 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. If you are full time i think it is 2 weeks notice both ways.
If you colleague was fulltime and was just thrown out..sue his ***.
2006-07-14 06:03:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know about this one. you can only claim unfair dismissal if the reason given for the sacking isn't good enough. if there's not enough work to go around then i'm sure the employer's well within his rights to sack you. if your friend can prove that there is enough work then he could have a good case for unfair dismissal.
2006-07-14 06:02:03 · answer #9 · answered by stingub40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that all depends, if you singed a contract he can't do anything to you untill the contact is finished or it is somehow breached. if there is no contract then he can give you 24hour notice and the same goes the other way around.
2006-07-14 06:04:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋