Is it legal for an employer to put such wordings on the letter of employment?
...."Employment with (Company name) is "at will", meaning that the relationship may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, with or without cause by the (Company)."
2006-11-10 13:44:40 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In most states, yes, It is legal and especially those states with 'right to work' laws.
2006-11-10 13:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not normally necessary. In most states, all employment is at will. Both you and the employer can part company immediately without notice and without stating a reason. We give notice to one another to keep a civil environment, but it is not legally required.
So yes, they can put that in a contract.
2006-11-10 23:11:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virginia is a 'right to work state.' A right to work state is one where all employment is considered 'at will' and that you can be fired with or without notice and with or without cause. Never figured out how that's a right to work position, but there you have it.
So, yes, it's perfectly legal and if you sign the contract, you agree to work under those conditions.
2006-11-10 21:48:00 · answer #3 · answered by cassandra 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, in the US, in most states, it is that way even if they don't put it in the hiring letter. You can basicly be terminated at any time for no reason at all , as long as they don't violate a protected reason. ( can't fire for race, sex and the such)
And the higher up in management you go, you will find they do fire at the drop of a hat,
2006-11-10 21:58:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
During a probationary period...yes. Even civil service jobs have that clause for the first year of employment.
2006-11-10 21:50:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most companies do this and all states allow it. Remember though "at will" also applies to the employee and you can quit anytime you wish without notice.
2006-11-10 21:49:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Because they are disclosing to you the terms of their company.
If you agree then they may terminate you at any time.
They are telling you beforehand the terms and conditions of working with their particular company.
Perfectly normal for alot of companies and not uncommon.
2006-11-10 21:48:38 · answer #7 · answered by Mister Jay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course. A business can determine how its employment system will be set up as long as it is within age, immigration, and disability law.
2006-11-10 21:47:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes they can put that in the ltter of employmant. if they do not and they do fire you without notice or cause it is illegal. but if they inform you then its perfectly legal..i recomend finding a new employer whos more honest
2006-11-10 21:47:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds legal.
2006-11-10 21:48:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋