Can a company legally let go of an employee who is burned out, or is it illegal?

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Yes. I mean the way these labor laws are you could sneeze and get laid off without repercussion.

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Best comment.

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“Burned out” is not a protected class or situation. Unless you’ve applied for leave for it under FMLA.

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Even during if unrelated to the break and job would have been lost anyway (like loss of the buisiness)

Yes- if your performance is bad. Most states are at will.

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Even if your performance is good, your manager can put you on a pip

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Burned out from the employers perspective is bad at job

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Count it as a blessing and take care of yourself 🫂

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Speak to your HR about your mental health. Depending on where you live, this could protect you if there is a paper trail that mentions any mental health issues or struggles.

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100% I missed the most important part. Speak to your documentation first.

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Legal

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This is America.

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Back in the day, alcoholism in the industry had some aspect of job security for recovery. Probably not now.

Especially if you were an alcoholic with the right people.

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yes.

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