Could i sue?

Question

the place i'm working at will be closing down tomorrow. could i sue them for improper notice. they just told us yesterday that our last day is tomorrow. is there anything i could do

Answer 1

I dont think so if they are going bankrupt but call a lawer, it is usally free to ask them if you have a case or not.

IT IS WORTH A TRY

Answer 2

Most employees in the US are employees at will. This means you can be let go for any reason that isn't prohibited by law (such as racial discrimination). If they let everyone go, and closed the business, unless you had a contract, you are out of a job. Don't waste your time trying to sue unless they owe you money for back wages.

Go apply for unemployment benefits, and find a new job.

Answer 3

You can ALWAYS sue!  Will you win?  Probably not, and that lawyer you'll have to pay up front - probably about $5,000.

Answer 4

im not sure but isn't there supposed to be a 30-day warning or something. i know that goes for eviction notices but idk for workplaces.

Answer 5

Well, if the company is about to close because they don't have anymore money, what are you after for? You might just waste time and money suing them. But if you have lots of them, sure, fight for your rights!

Answer 6

get a lawyer or at least ask a lawyer. most lawyers will answer a few questions for free.

Answer 7

Depends on how many employees the business has.

There is a federal law that companies over a certain size must give thirty to sixty days notice.

If it's a small business....you are out of luck...

But then, so are the owners

Answer 8

You want to sue a business that is going out of business? Does that not sound like an exercise in futility?

Answer 9

Sure, sue! Watch h**l freeze over before you see a dime.

Answer 10

Of course not.  There is no legal requirement for notice.

Answer 11

They don't have the money to keep their doors open.

They don't have the money to pay suppliers and other ceditors.

They don't have the money to make payroll.

Yet, you expect a judge is going to order them to pay you a six month severance package.

Of course you're angry.  But move on.

Answer 12

No you can't.  Unless the company has breached a contract with you by letting you go or unless they have violated a state anti-discrimination law, you probably don't have a valid cause of action.  You are likely an at-will employee like most people are.  At-will employees can be let go "at will."