What is Wrongful Discharge in Michigan?
In Michigan, “wrongful discharge” means that your employer violated your legal rights when they fired you. But what does that mean in an “at-will” employment state like Michigan?
Michigan follows the “at-will” employment doctrine. In other words, you can leave your job at any time, for any reason, and your employer can fire you at any time, for any reason. However, there are exceptions to the “at-will” employment rule. You can’t be fired for an illegal reason.
Federal and state laws provide some protection to employees. For example, employers can’t fire you because of discrimination, retaliation, or breach of contract.
We’ll cover the details of Michigan’s wrongful discharge laws in this article.