Kingsport, TN asked in Business Law, Contracts and Employment Law for Tennessee

Q: In TN can a employer fire a employee for not signing a dock pay agreement

I know that the employer has to have written consent to dock pay in Tennessee. This would be due to loss of product do to accident or a mistake. But can the employer fire the employee who refuses to sign the agreement?

1 Lawyer Answer
Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
Answered
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: In the absence of an employment contract or union agreement an employer in Tennessee can terminate for any reason. If there is a contract there may be a description of a disciplinary process or other terms of employment - for example a step discipline process. In the absence of an agreement, if the termination is without cause the employee may be entitled to unemployment benefits.

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