let go without reason

[computerphilosopher]

My girlfriend was just fired from her job in Kansas City MO. She came in on her day off to check the schedule and a manager pulled her aside and informed her that she was no longer employed there.

They did not give any reason for the termination nor did they give her any indication that there was a problem with her work. Is this legal or does she have any recourse?
Also she’s only been living in KC MO for a few months, would she be eligible for unemployment?

[Marketeer]

No, there's no law that says an employer has to provide a reason for terminating someone.

I assume your second question is whether MO will accept out-of-state employment credits in determining eligibility for unemployment. I'm not sure if any MO experts follow this board. She can always apply and see what happens.

[Frank006]

I respectfully disagree with you, Marketeer.

Missouri law clearly states that you are entitiled to a letter of dismissal provided the company has seven or more employees (in Missouri) and you have worked for them for at least ninety days. In it, it must state the nature of the employee's discharge.

You have one year to request it.

[cbg]

Marketeer is correct in the sense that the employer is not required to OFFER the reason for the termination. They are only required to supply the reason for the termination on the WRITTEN REQUEST from the employee.

If the employee has not requested a service letter, then the employer has no legal obligation to provide a reason for the term.