Legal Question in Consumer Law in Massachusetts

I used to work in a kitchen at a bar/restaurant. I was fired over the phone for missing a shift. Now the owners have told me I am not allowed in the establishment. Is that legal without a reason??


Asked on 4/28/10, 4:20 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Leigh Ann Pond Law Office of Leigh Ann E. Pond

Generally, yes it is legal. If you are an at-will employee, you can be fired for any reason at all as long as that reason is not because of discrimination. Here it looks like you were fired for missing a shift, which is legal. If you feel you were the victim of discrimination, then you should see an attorney.

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Answered on 5/04/10, 6:27 am
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

It may have been legal to fire you for missing a shiftbut not to bar you from entering the restaurant as a customer. Good Luck!

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Answered on 5/05/10, 8:15 pm


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