Can an employer terminate an employee for having a bad attitude?

Shanna S

Pretty much. There are only a few reasons that an employer can't use. It cannot be based on discrimination of race, gender, religion, age or prior military status.

A job is basically a contract between the employee and the employer. If one party fails to fulfill the contract the either party can terminate the contract.

The only time this may not work is in a government bureaucracy.

The key for an employer is to document that employees actions in an even way as objectively as possible. If an employee is being pressured to do things in which the employee is uncomfortable, the employee should document this as well.

Either way, when there's unhappiness, there should be a parting of the ways.

tequieromucho2004

yes .... attitudes can be disruptive to the workplace and can lead to other problems between workers ... (harassment or otherwise) So yeah they can terminate you for it)

Ronin

At will- That's the legal term. It means you can quit anytime you want for any reason and your employer can terninate you anytime he wants-he doesn't need a reason.

redvelvetflames4ever

Employee At Will States means you can be terminated for any reason (as long as it doesn't break any State and/or Federal laws) and you can quit for any reason without cause. Terminating an employee with a bad attitude can be viewed as a form of insubordination. Management would have every right to fire that employee since those employees normally do not work well with there co-workers, are not team players, and give management a hard time. I've fired a few of those over the years. Good riddance.

happy@50

these days most employers can terminate you just because they want to, they don't need a reason.

TedEx

They can and will. A bad attitude poisons the entire workplace, If you're union, it may be difficult, but if you aren't they can just say "Bye" and you're gone.
So,leave that attitide at home when you go to work.
I have fired more than one because of their attitude---without hesitation. On the other hand, I've done everything to help those with a good attitude. ( my definition of "good" attitide,--- one who works well with other people. "

bob1442

most certainly...that is just cause, it is disruptive in the workplace and if you work in the retail industry it could be bad for the bottom line...plus if it is an at will state, they don't need a reason to let you go, and you can leave at any time with no notice needed

Jimbo

Yes they can. In some states they are a right to work state which means they can fire you for no reason.

smiling_freds_biz_info

I hope so. Who needs a sourpuss?

JayDee1952

An employee at our office was terminated for stating on Facebook that she worked in Hell. One of the employees who was her Facebook friend showed it to the office manager. This girl did a good job at work and was dependable. The manager told us that the girl she fired is the “example” of how easy it is to lose your job if you don’t tow the mark.

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