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Can My Employer Fire Me Without Paying Severance Pay?

suzen Pettit | October 8, 2016 | Blog, Employment Law, Wrongful Termination | employment law, severance pay

If you've ever wondered" can my employer fire me without paying severance pay", the short answer is yes, without a doubt, unless you have an employment agreement that requires severance pay or are in a labor union which requires it or the equivalent (such as pay for unused sick or vacation time).  That being said, don't panic. There are good reasons why employers prefer to pay severance. So...CAN my employer fire me without paying severance pay? Here's the nitty gritty: First, in exchange for …

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