Getting Fired

When can I be fired?

In Massachusetts, more employees are hired for an unnamed period of time. An employer can fire his or her workers for almost any reason and without warning. However, it is illegal if your employer fires you because of your race, religion, or for a limited number of other reasons. 

When should I be paid if I am fired?

If you are fired, your employer must pay your full wages on the day that he or she fires you. Your employer must pay you for any unused vacation time you have earned.

Can I get unemployment insurance benefits if I am fired?

For more information about unemployment insurance benefits, look at unemployment insurance.