Can I be fired even though I have a contract and, if I am fired, do they have to provide me compensation for the 3 months?
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Can I be fired even though I have a contract and, if I am fired, do they have to provide me compensation for the 3 months?
I started at a job about 3 weeks ago. Well they’re interviewing people for my position. The executive director has mentioned some things about my work. He said it needs to get better. I was asked to sign a 3 month contract for a certain amount of money and after that three months, they would assess and offer me a new contract with a raise.
Asked on August 25, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Texas is what is considered an "at-will" employment state... however, if an employer contracts with an employee, then both are bound by the terms of the contract. If the contract says that you are to be compensated for three months if it doesn't work out, then the contract will control and they will owe you the three months. If the contract provides for some other type of relief, then, again, the contract will determine your "contractual" remedies. Contractual remedies are those provided by the contract.
Unemployment is an administrative remedy--- and depending on your situation and former employment, you may or may not be eligible for benefits. Regardless, just know that you can pursue administrative and contractual remedies a the same time.
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