Can an employee be fired with no written or verbal warning?
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Can an employee be fired with no written or verbal warning?
On the basis that they were looking for someone with more experience but hired you anyway?
Asked on January 25, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Yes, they can. An employer can set the terms and conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit. This includes who to fire, when and why. In fact, an employee can be discharged for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice. This is true so long as the is no conflicting company policy or thems in an employment contract or union agreement. Also, an employee's treatment must not be the result of any form of actionable discrimination (and you did not indicate that it was).
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