It makes no difference how long you've been with a company so yes, it's legal to lay off any and everyone without severance. The exceptions: a union agreement requiring severance, a personal contract calling for a severance. This is usually only for executives and ``key'' people.
New York observes “at-will” employment laws, meaning an employer can terminate a worker at any time for any reason or without reason. This works both ways, as employees can also quit their jobs without cause or notice. However, employers cannot fire employees for certain illegal reasons.
Lack of Voluntary Consent: Under California law, a severance agreement can be considered valid and enforceable only if the parties entered into it voluntarily. If your consent was obtained through coercion, duress, or fraud, the agreement will be deemed invalid.
Present the employee with the severance agreement, worked on by your HR manager, and walk through each section. Leave time for the employee to ask questions and make clear the time frame during which the employee has time to meet with their lawyer, as well as their last day.
What is a termination without cause in Ontario? Termination without cause in Ontario refers to the situation where an employee is let go or fired from their job for reasons that are not related to serious misconduct. An employer does not need a good or fair reason to end the employment relationship with an employee.