Can i be fired for clogged toilets?

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   Jeffrey GoldPro

   Bellmore Lawsuit / Dispute Attorney

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   Answered January 10, 2013 20:03. Yes, you can be fired for clogging the toilet. You can also be fired for not clogging a toilet. So long as your employer is not discriminating against you because of your age, religion, national origin, gender or sexual preference. he or she may fire you. I

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   Eric Rothstein

   New York Personal Injury Lawyer

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   Answered January 11, 2013 03:16. Unless you have a contract, you are an at-will employee and therefore can be fired for any reason or no reason so long as it is not an unconstitutional reason such as based on race, gender, religion, etc.

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   Vincent WhitePro

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   Answered January 14, 2013 08:30. Yes, although it is unfair and ridiculous, it would be legal in New York State to fire you for that unless, perhaps, the toilet clog was as a result of some disability you suffer from.

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