Legal Question in Employment Law in Alaska

I asked my boss to leave work early one day because I wasn't feeling well. He let me go but the next week I was fired for being suspected of being under the influence at work. Was this legally ok?


Asked on 7/27/10, 11:10 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terrence Thorgaard Thorgaard Law Firm

Unless you have an employment contract, you are an at-will employee. Your employer does not need a reason to fire you.

Did you see a doctor or other health-care provider that day? If so, you might want to give your employer a letter from the provider to the effect that you were legitimately sick.

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Answered on 7/27/10, 2:22 pm


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