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    Default Re: Michigan- Wrongful Termination?

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    What's an "no fault" state mean, if I may ask!!
    I believe he is thinking of the, "at will" clause for employment in Michigan, as well as many other states. It basically means that an employer may terminate employment for any reason, as the employee works "at will" for the employer.
    The only exception to the rule is if the discharge or demotion is a retalitory action (e.g. Insisting on a safe workplace), or based off of discrimination.

    In my case, I do not think that it applies, as I am part of a collective bargining unit, the UFCW (Union).

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    Default Re: Michigan- Wrongful Termination?

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    .

    In my case, I do not think that it applies, as I am part of a collective bargining unit, the UFCW (Union).
    As you posted above in another post, since you can not be fired without cause, stand your ground.

    I am aware of one case; Republic Steel v. Maddox; the SC ruled that before a wrongful discharge claim/suit can go forward, any internal resolution dispute mechanisms must be exhausted first.

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    Default Re: Wrongful or Retaliatory Termination of a Union Member

    all I can say is:

    sorry to hear it is the UFCW. I once knew a person in the UFCW and I did not hear anything good.

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    Default Re: Wrongful or Retaliatory Termination of a Union Member

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    all I can say is:

    sorry to hear it is the UFCW. I once knew a person in the UFCW and I did not hear anything good.
    JK, I was a member of such Union many many moons ago. I won't go into detail, just let's say "I hear your post"!!!

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    Default Re: Wrongful or Retaliatory Termination of a Union Member

    Yes, yes, I meant at will, not no fault. I was sleepy >.< Not that it's an excuse, but tis what happened.

    I guess they can't all be gems. ^_^

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    Default Re: Wrongful or Retaliatory Termination of a Union Member

    The only state that is not at least nominally at-will, is Montana, and even Montana accepts the at-will doctrine in some circumstances.

    WA is not one of the few states that requires service letters. No state requires service letters automatically; in all cases they must be requested, usually in writing, by the employee.

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    Default Re: Wrongful or Retaliatory Termination of a Union Member

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    The only state that is not at least nominally at-will, is Montana, and even Montana accepts the at-will doctrine in some circumstances.

    WA is not one of the few states that requires service letters. No state requires service letters automatically; in all cases they must be requested, usually in writing, by the employee.
    In Washington, where I live, one is *not* entitled to be informed of the reasons for termination as a matter of black employment law. Now, if there's something in a contract which gives greater rights, that's a different issue. But since he has a contract and is in a union, I guess that's what is at issue here.

    If I'm incorrect, please explain why.

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