Separation From Employment: Mississippi
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Martin J. Regimbal, The Kullman Firm
Summary
- Employment relationships in Mississippi are presumed to be at-will, meaning the relationship can be terminated by either party, at any time, with or without cause. See Termination for Cause.
- Mississippi employers may not terminate employees for certain off-duty conduct and have more leeway in other circumstances. See Off-Duty Conduct.
- Mississippi has no special requirements regarding the timing of final paychecks to departing employees except in limited situations. See Termination Pay.
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