Legal Question in Employment Law in Mississippi

signing away rights

I work as a bus driver a munical school district in Mississippi. We are hired each year. This year, we are being asked to sign a document that states that our supervisor can fire us with no recourse. It says we will not sue or go to the school board. If we refuse to sign it, we will not be re-hired. The supervisor has also been telling people he is doing this to get rid of some trouble-makers and people on Step 14, our highest pay level. Is this legal?


Asked on 7/22/04, 12:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James R. Becker, Jr. Becker Law Firm

Re: signing away rights

Perhaps a better question would be whether the agreement is enforceable. In Mississippi, generally your employer can hire or fire you for a good, bad or no reason at all. However, the agreement may not be enforceable even if it is signed. As with most agreements, I would recommend that you take it to an attorney to review before you sign it. If you would like to schedule a consult, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]

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Answered on 7/26/04, 11:57 am


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