Clean break

By Anonymous - 07/08/2026 12:00 - United States - Dallas

Today, I was let go from my stepmom's family business because she and my dad are getting a divorce, and she says it's too painful and awkward to have me still hired on. I can't afford a wrongful termination suit. FML
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Hangryko 31

Seek a lawyer who will accept contingency payment. In the meantime, find groups on social media that offer free legal advice from actual lawyers.

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stickyface 16

Texas has at will employment laws. What wrongful termination?

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Hangryko 31

Seek a lawyer who will accept contingency payment. In the meantime, find groups on social media that offer free legal advice from actual lawyers.

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stickyface 16

Texas has at will employment laws. What wrongful termination?

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DLBL 21

There are still some parameters regarding termination, even in At Will states, but they vary, of course.

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mike3775 36

At will doesn’t mean they can just fire you at any time. I live in an at will state and was fired because a co-worker was promoted to be my boss and he didn’t like me, thus a week in, I was terminated. I ended up with 12 months pay, plus the 6% 401k contributions they would have made if I had been working that 12 months, and lawyer fees. Basically not liking me cost the company way more than they liked as he was fired shortly after they settled. So at will still needs solid justification along with solid paper trail

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Chazzster 29

In an “at will” employment state you can be let go for any or no reason. There is no legal case - OP just has to pick up the pieces and go on.

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