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> Employers in the US generally have no [legal] obligation whatsoever to provide "reasonable time to take corrective measures". They do, however, want to CYA.
by balls187 11y ago
> Employers in the US generally have no [legal] obligation whatsoever to provide "reasonable time to take corrective measures".
They do, however, want to CYA.
> In fact, "wrongful termination" doesn't mean "terminated unfairly". It means "terminated unlawfully".
And "unlawfully" is determined by the US Courts.
> If you believe this, it's not safe to fire anyone --- all of them could "file costly wrongful termination suits".
If by "safe" you mean "safe from litigation" then yes, that is a risk you take when terminating an employee. I'm certainly not advocating against firing people. I am saying that in my experience, I have to work with HR to have sufficient documentation.
- tptacek 11y agoCan you point to the law you're concerned might be violated in this scenario?
- balls187 11y agoNo law that I can think of. Maybe some sort of edge gender discrimination, or perhaps in case this guy is some nymphomaniac and has a documented mental condition. Speculating wildly.
- balls187 11y agoWe're assuming the business dev person is not a protected class (basically your run-of-the-mill white bro). He could be a veteran, or a minority, or disabled.