Monthly Archives: February 2010

Most states by now have “At-Will” employment laws, versus “Right to Work” laws. “At will” laws prevent you from suing your employer for what might be considered an unlawful termination (discrimination, whistleblower, etc). In the old days, “Right to Work” laws meant you could not be fired by your employer on a whim. Proof of incompetence along with documented warnings is usually required to show your termination was justified. You were usually given a week or two notice (like a pink slip in your paycheck envelope). But now, most employers (depending on the laws in your state), your boss can get rid of At Will, without any reason or warning. Continue reading →