Discharge from employment, “getting fired”, can be really traumatic. And bewildering. The initial shock leaves you reeling. The sense of betrayal by people you thought were loyal friends hurts. The worry about what will happen to you and yours keeps you up at night. Clear your head. Take it one step at a time. Step …
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Insubordination
Insubordination. Work now, grieve later. Wrongful termination. What do these mean? I confess, I’ve long struggled with “insubordination”. Though giving and taking orders is foundational for harmony on the job, it’s that has marked progress through the years. Where would we be if the heroes of the past had only done what they were told? …
Employment at will?
We usually say that an employer may fire an employee for “good reason, bad reason, or no reason at all.” This is a downer.
I’m a labor lawyer
Welcome to my blog. I’m new at this, so bear with me. I’ll be posting here from time to time on a variety of topics- wrongful termination, unemployment, right to work, independent contractors, getting fired, joint employers, you name it. Please take a look every so often.