Legal Question in Employment Law in Minnesota
Employee rights when positions are eliminated
I am inquiring about the legal rights of an employee with six years of service with a company in the same position when the employer has decided to eliminate the position. Is there are legal actions I can take to force my employer to transfer me to another position at my same wage,etc.
Thank you for your Help.
Sincerely,
Tracie
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Employee rights when positions are eliminated
You have not given enough information to answer this question. As a general rule employees are "at will employees" and can be laid off or terminated for any legitimate business reason, as long as it is
nondiscriminatory. Exceptions to this rule include a specific written
contract hiring you for a definite length of time. This would include union contracts, or in the case of some Universities, tenured employees.
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Re: Employee rights when positions are eliminated
Are you in a union? DO you have an employement contract or employee manual? I would have to review situation to advise.Generally if you could quit without notice you can be fired without notice, for any legal reason.
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