Legal Question in Employment Law in Pennsylvania

My 17 year old son was fired from Chick Fil A without reason or cause... no warnings. Just went into work one day and they asked him to leave. First, I'd like to know if this is legal; shouldn't there be a process? I have not been able to get any answers nor find out if they have a handbook or policies and procedures. I personally think it was because he was there for a year and due for a significant raise. In addition, he was paid under minimum wage for his first few months and was told it would only be for 2 weeks during training. Thanks for your help.


Asked on 4/21/11, 1:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terence Sean McGraw Warren & McGraw, LLC

Non-union employees are "employees at will" who can be hired, fired, disciplined for good reason, bad reason or no reason at all. I doubt very much that there is anything actionable about the discharge. I suggest you call the wage and hour division of the PA Department of Labor with regard to the minimum wage issue.

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Answered on 4/21/11, 2:16 pm


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