Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia

My son in law was part owner of the company I was employed by. He was forced out by the other partners. I stayed with the company. Weeks later I and the crew I supervised wer told on friday afternoon that we were being layed off because of lack of work. The separation papers say due to lack of work. On monday morning a new crew was in place. Is there not a law stating that you must have a valid reason?


Asked on 11/06/09, 10:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

No. Absent a contract, en employee can be terminated for any or no reason (with few exceptions for unlawful discrimination not raised in your post).

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Answered on 11/12/09, 6:54 am
Paula McGill Attorney at Law

The prior answer is correct. The only good thing is that the employer didn't create a false reason to fire you, thereby preventing you from obtaining unemployment compensation.

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Answered on 11/15/09, 3:46 am


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