My daughter was recently fired from a position she held for almost 6 months. My question is whether or not the employer should have given her something in writing re: her termination. Although I know they did not have to give her a reason for termination, I thought there might be forms or something that should be completed. Also they told her she would receive 2 wks severance but did not issue a final check. One more thing, they asked her verbally if she wanted to continue her health insurance without indicating when coverage would cease or the cost to continue on her own. Was this all normal or should it have been done differently. This was in the state of Missouri.

Thanks for your help.

Missouri is one of the few states that require the employer to issue a "Letter of Dismissal" if he/she worked there more than 90 days and upon request by the ex-employee; due within 7 days of the request. That's also addressed in the Q&A in the link below.

Wages are due at the time of discharge. Unfortunately, however, the DOL does not have the mandate to enforce this. She would have to file a civil suit once she demands the wages in writing and they remain unpaid for 7 days.
http://www.dolir.mo.gov/ls/faq/faq_general.htm

Patty, thanks very much for the info. I suppose the question about the insurance is related to a different matter. Do you have a source? :) :cool:

Thanks again.

They have 44 days following her termination to get her the COBRA paperwork.

I would also note that a verbal statement saying she would get severance pay is not likely to hold up unless she had something concrete in writing.