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Laura Handrick 1 month, 1 week ago.
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Hi Irene,
I’m not sure I’m understanding your question. Did the employee not show up for work? Did they quit without notice? In general, unless you have an employment contract with stated and agreed-upon penalties for quitting, you haven’t got a legal basis that I’m aware of for which to charge the employee anything.
Most US states abide by the AT WILL employment doctrine, meaning employees can leave at any time without notice. Therefore you’re unlikely to be able to recover damages if an employee fails to report to work. I’ve attached some articles that may help you understand how employment law works, including the At Will doctrine. Should you need specific requirements for workers in terms of an employment contract, I’ve attached that too.
In case I’ve misunderstood your question, please respond and clarify.
Best!
Laura, HR Staff Writer, SPHR, MAEdhttps://fitsmallbusiness.com/at-will-employment-doctrine/
https://fitsmallbusiness.com/federal-labor-laws/
https://fitsmallbusiness.com/employment-contract-template/
