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Wrongful Termination Court Without Due Process In Pennsylvania
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A: Usually, you can be fired for just about any reason (or no reason) at all. The normal rule in Pennsylvania is “employment-at-will”. That means that most of us can be fired for just about any reason. Most of us can be fired because our boss doesn't like us, or because it is raining outside.
If you are fired because you are pregnant, have a disability, are on maternity leave or complained about illegal discrimination, you may have a wrongful termination case.
When there is no time set for performing a job, the general rule in Pennsylvania is that employment is presumed to be terminable “at-will.” This means that either the employer or the employee can end the employment at any time.
Termination Letter or Notice: Employers should provide a termination letter or notice to the employee, clearly stating the reasons for termination and the effective date of termination. This document should be kept in the employee's personnel file for recordkeeping purposes.
In Pennsylvania, employment is “at-will,” meaning either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, as long as it is not illegal (discriminatory or retaliatory).
Notice Requirements: Although Pennsylvania does not require notice of termination for at-will employees, some employment contracts or termination due to plant closures and mass layoffs may require notice periods. Compliance with these requirements is necessary to avoid potential legal issues.