Let’s face it, not every firing event is immediate nor does each firing come as a result of warranted circumstances which may involve an employee who: Brings an unauthorized weapon to work Threatens violence or commits a violent act Views pornographic materials on work computers and on work time Steals company property In many cases, a ...
Let’s imagine a situation. Wendy, who’s been on the job for only four months, informs her employer that she’s pregnant. She requests light duty and asks if temporary leave is an option. Instead of accommodating Wendy, the employer terminates her employment, explaining to her that her employment is at-will and that they don’t have the ...