Can a company fire an employee without stating a reason even if the employee has engaged in misconduct?
Yes. In an employment-at-will state, there is no requirement that you state a reason for discharging an employee. Under New York State law, which use the employment at-will doctrine, an employee “may be freely terminated by either party an any time for any reason or even for no reason.” However, you must be sure that you have an “at will” relationship with the employee. The law of other jurisdictions may have more liberal bases for termination. Employment at-will generally means that the “employment is for an indefinite term” and not subject to a contract, either express or implied. A contract can be implied from an employee handbook and conduct of the parties. Thus, a contractual agreement specifying the duration of employment will affect the employers right to terminate. In an express contract (oral or written), the parties may include a term specifying the duration of the employment. If no term is stated in the contract, no period of time will be implied and the relationship may be
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