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Saturday, August 26, 2006

Can You Get Fired For ________?

"Can you get fired for" some activity at work or outside work is often a question in the mind of an employee, who wonders about his or her particular activity. Not being an attorney, the person wonders whether their activity can get them fir.ed.

Because all but one of the states follow an at-will employment doctrine, you can be fired for virtually anything or for no reason, unless the circumstances specifically violate particular laws.

If you asking this question, you need to talk to an attorney who practices in the field of employment law. At the very least, have a short consultation so you know where you stand legally.

As an aside, here is a resource you may be interested in ...

Job Security book

Calling the book "the definitive guide," the author says, "Learn how to negotiate for yourself at work [to] achieve job security and career success." The book's ISBN is 0805060847. At 214 pages, it is available from about $7 - $11 used and $39.95 new.


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