When you get fired?

Question

I recently was fired from my job. My employer did not give me any paperwork to look over, nor did he address the issue that had taken place or confront me about it. Aka: he's a jerk. Anyways, a friend told me that in florida you are supposed to be given some type of paperwork in which you sign or you get some kind of notice. If this is true I didn't get it, so does that mean that I can say I wasn't fired, but just quit?

Answer 1

Your employer (boss) doesn't have to give you any reason, all U.S. States have adopted an At-Will Employment.

Definition: At-will employment is a creation of American law that defines an employment relationship in which either party can terminate the relationship with no liability if there was no express contract for a definite term governing the employment relationship.

Now, when you file for Unemployment Benefits, and the employer fights your claim, they will have to disclose why you were terminated, and you will have a chance to defend yourself against that claim.
 

Answer 2

In the United States, employment is considered 'At-Will' unless you have a written contract (such as in sports). Therefore, you can be hired and fired at will without a reason.
Unfortunately, you were fired. Plain and simple. You should go to your nearest unemployment office and file a claim immediately. One of the items on your application for unemployment will be a question about 'Why were you fired?"
Be honest. Put on there that you were not given any reason for it by the employer.
That way if the company says they fired you for a reason, you can arbitrate it.
Good luck. Please see the link for the Unemployment Claim.

Answer 3

The laws vary in every state. The laws here in Texas say that an employer can have an employ sign a paper before hire. It says that the employer can terminate without reason or explanation. THAT MAY BE what your employer excersized. Ask for an appointment with THEM to discuss THAT matter only. Tell them it reflects on your future employment. If they're on the up-and-up, they'll talk, to you.

Answer 4

If you left on their terms and not yours you were fired. Depending on how long you've been working there, you might be entitiled to some sort of compensation. Is it a large company with a corporate office? If so, contact the Human Resources department to make sure everything was done properly. You can always consult a lawyer or someone with a background in HR to see if you are entitled to anything.

Answer 5

If you're fired, you are either supposed to receive 2 weeks notice, or pay you 2 weeks severence. If you were fired and your employer is required to provide you with the reason - or risk Wrongful Dismissal charges.
Unless you were terminated during your probationary period...in this case, you have no recourse.

Answer 6

I don't know about FL but all the jobs I've ever had you could get fired for no reason at all and no paperwork. If he/she didn't like the color of your hair you could get fired.

Answer 7

Fla is a right to work state so they do not have to give a reason to fire you...Subsequently, employers generally may fire employees for any, no or even unfair reasons, the same as employees generally may quit for any, no or even unfair reasons.http://employeeissues.com/fired_job.htm

Answer 8

Nope, not at all. They don't have to give you a single thing, except your pay. Your employer doesn't have to say a word or give a reason.

Answer 9

Go file for unemployment, He has to give a valid reason he fired you.

Answer 10

Ask yourself this, Is this job worth fighting for? If it is get a lawyer if not try ice cream or a steak.
Have a Nice Day:)