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Is it legal or correct, to say "you're fired" when terminating an employee?
Asked by ShaMayMay
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No itis not. Donald Trump trademarked that phrase for sales purposes.
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I believe it is legal but not politically correct now adays. employers usually go with the softer aproach such as we need to let you go or we need to part ways etc
Answered by cali13
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How actual termination process is conducted varies according to the company's policy, but it is not illegal to tell someone they are fired when you are firing them.
Answered by PiggiePants
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it is the right thing to do to a horrible employee who doesn't respect the employer, but it would be better to 'say it nice' to a good employee that you just don't need anymore.
Answered by Boba Fett
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IT WOULD BE BETTER IF THEY JUST SENT YOU AN E MAIL\
Answered by karen
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yes - just have something in writing & have them sign it --- this could come in handy if they try to come back on you in the future
Answered by Leslie
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It may not be diplomatic, but it is certainly direct, to the point and legal. Most employment in the U.S. is "at will" and "you're fired" terminates the employment. Employment which is "just-cause" will require "you're fired because of poor job performance" or "you're fired because your work stinks".
According to http://www.rbs2.com/atwill.htm#anchor111111
Employees in the USA are divided into two classes:
at-will employees
just-cause employees
An at-will employee in the USA can be terminated at any time, and for any reason – or no reason at all – and the courts will generally not intervene to protect the ex-employee from allegedly unfair treatment by the employer.
Just cause employees can be dismissed from employment only for a good reason, such as poor job performance by the employee.
Answered by TaxMan
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It's legal, but it's rude and very unprofessional. I was terminated from a restaurant and they told me very nicely that they were letting me go.
Answered by curly98
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It is not illegal, but it is not correct.
put yourself in their shoes, you are about to lose your job.....do you really want to be embarrassed and question your self worth at the same time?
Answered by gbass34
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I'm sure it is legal, but rather low class!
Answered by NANCY K
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Yes to both.
Answered by Quietwalker
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I don't see why not! If you got your feelings hurt then you should have been a better employee. I don' want to sound like I'm being mean it's not that. people get fired all the time @ if but if know anyone in management they will tell you that their job is not secure. Sometimes it is good to be fired, because now you need to find a job that is more suited for you. Take the first job that is legal @ on your off time find a better one. good luck
Answered by black jack
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uh yes, that is how u fire someone..unless u are the terminator..than u have the right to say "you're terminated"
Answered by Michael D
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YES
Answered by Z-Cat
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legal, no
correct, not really unless they utterly despise you. even if they did they probably wouldn't have the balls to say it to your face
most likely what they'll say is either, we gotta let you go, or things just aren't working out.
Answered by Reapor-ted!
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If the person is being fired? Yes!! you're fired!!
Answered by alfonso r
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If you're fired, you're fired! and to say it is legal.............. ask "The Donald"!
mb
Answered by Toni_busy
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I had to fire someone and said exactly that "you're fired" because she stole money from a customer and was yelling and screaming oh and tried to attack me with her high heel until someone grabbed her.
But mostly I do not use that term at all. My mother says to never say that because some people get very offended. She said they might plan REVENGE.
Answered by mading6
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no. :)
Answered by Grasshopper
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It's not illegal. It also has nothing to do with being politically correct.
What it does have to do with is professionalism and common courtesy which pretty much is rarely seen anymore.
I know the Donald makes it cool (he should be fired for filing bankruptcy for the second time) but no way should you say that. I've fired people in my time and you also want to have compassion.
I always say that we've decided to go in a different direction, or we feel we're not a good combination or fit, etc...cliches that soften the blow.
In todays crazy world you also don't want to burn bridges. There have been several shootings over the years from ex workers coming back to their former workplace and killing or hurting people for revenge. Some come with guns or just assault people they think wronged them.
Again, we've all been rejected at one point or another.
Answered by Ice4444
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Well it's better than "Hit the road, chump."
Answered by Undead Princess
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sure why not what am i goin to do sue you with the money that i don't have and time i dont' have to spend in court suing you when i need to find a new job?
Answered by darkmatter
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its probably legal
but the employer could probably
get into trouble for wording it like that
i know id cry if someone was like
YOUR FIRED!!!
Answered by ♥ UnBrEaKaBlE ♥
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It is correct to say you're fired but definately not as common today. They (employers) usally soften the blow.
Answered by hyper
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Not anymore. These days it could hurt someones feeling and you could get sued.
Answered by songbird1331
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Um....Y e s....would it be easier for you to say ...we have to let you go? What does Donald Trump tell em YOU'RE FIRED!!!
Answered by broken
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It is legal but a little insensitive. The more PC (FYI Politically Correct) way of terminating an employee would be to say "We are going to have to let you go".
Answered by hi-maintance
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better yet "ur burned"
Answered by hankarl
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IT'S LEGAL JUST NOT REAL NICE AND OPENS UP THE DOOR FOR THE EMPLOYEE TO RETIALIATE.
Answered by saucylatina
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It's legal, but it is the mean way of terminating an employee.
Answered by Rocker Fan
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It is legal, but a bit blunt. No matter how politely put it still means the same thing though.
Answered by Robshacon
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you can say "you're fired" but you also have to move your right hand in such a way that resembles donald trump.
Answered by hambone
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It is harsh but totally legal!
Answered by Tab H
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Donald Trump has misled people. You will NEVER have a boss that will say "YOU'RE FIRED". Instead you will get a pink slip, which explains why you have been fired. That is why I do not watch anything on tv but 24.
Answered by keyvan_attaie
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Yes, I think its legal. Myexperience has been that an employer needs to have a really good reason to fire an employee. If and when they don't have one, they make one up. Its unfortunate but its part of the golden rule. The ones with the gold making the rules.
Answered by kurticus1024
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It must be. Donald Trump says it on his show! It's not nice...but, that's just the way it is.
Answered by Painter Lady
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no
Answered by manjuvania
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Nope. Probably the better thing to say would be "Go see <name> in human resources to pick up your final paycheck, and somebody will clean out your desk and bring it out to your car..."
Answered by techyphilosopher2
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they said to me "we tried talking to you about these instances and we have no choice but to terminate your employment. you have the right to have an appeal." they are losers. i don't believe anyone has the nerve to say your fired. they would get sucker punched and choked by the terminated employee.
Answered by mviking1
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I think it is legal but not entirely polite or politically correct.
Answered by GobyDude
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I think everyone knows what it means.
Answered by hopflower
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You can, however, it certainly is not courteous. Usually, you will get a phrase like, "We find it necessary to let you go at this time" or your position has been terminated or "Due to budget cut-backs, your job has been eliminated" something like that. We overhired is another one.
Answered by lindagreendogs
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I dont know if it is legal or correct. But it is a lot better than the 400 people that got fired from Radio Shack by email.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060830/ap_on_hi_te/radioshack_layoffs
Answered by abudall
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Donald Trump thinks so!
However rude it may be...
It might not be the softest approach, but yes it is legal.
Answered by Skiqueen62
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yeah, it's really painful to hear that esp if u olready love ur work but its the best way to say it...no ifs n buts...
Answered by lezahr
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Nowdays they give people the "pink slip."
Answered by A Face Of Tears
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Legal - yes
But I think a decent employer will find a more tactful way to say it, to soften the blow and cause the employee minimum embarassment
Answered by mand
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No matter how you phrase it it means the same thing - fired, let go, dismissed, ejected, eliminated, pink slipped - say what you mean. That way there is no misunderstanding.
Answered by Once in a blue moon
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well trump does it i think so it cant be that bad you could also say u are the weakest link good bye
Answered by its going to be england
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yes, but not very ethical....
Answered by Chablis F
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