For clarity, in this context "state" is referring to one of the U.S.'s 50 member states (e.g., Massachusetts, California, etc.) In the U.S., the acceptable rea

For clarity, in this context "state" is referring to one of the U.S.'s 50 member states (e.g., Massachusetts, California, etc.) In the U.S., the acceptable reasons for terminating an employee are somewhat governed by each state's laws. Although federal laws impose additional constraints which state laws cannot override.