Do I have any legal recourse?

You can hire a lawyer and based on what you have said, you can sue for descrimination, I think you may have a good case but a lawyer based in workplace law can tell you more. Keep any documentation that you can, if nothing else the lawyer can probably get you some kind of settlement in this case. In many cases "At Will" states use that as a general blanket to rid themselves of anyone they dont want. Check you hire paper work to see if there were any kind of wording in there that would allow for this. Just because its a At Will state doesnt mean you dont have legal rights. Good Luck

the fact that you do not understand "at-will" employment, how separation for performance works as a matter of law, your lack of understanding of the progressive discipline system and the fact that it is not a requirement and the fact that you were so unaware of your performance failures and their consequences show the company was probably correct in letting you go. this is not meant to be nasty or sarcastic but just a statement of how i as an employer would look at this set of circumstances.

if you were discriminated against then there may be legal recourse

contact the EEOC if you think that is the case. if you fail to contact the EEOC first (and file a civil claim) within 180 days of the job action you forfeit their assistance.

http://www.eeoc.gov/

file for unemployment if the employer did not have "cause" to terminate you then you will qualify for benefits(assuming you meet the other criteria) that will assist you as you seek other employment.

is what happened fair? if all the facts are accurate as you state them then NO it is not fair, that is a big if and either way what they did is legal.

You , it sound they want to get rid of you, maybe because they couldn’t afford you anymore,

It happen 2 you recently, I was a manager and they think I wasn’t good enough, so they let me go. But I was like what the ****, and I moved on with my life, just to give u an advice, the store I was at is doing so bad to a point where they don’t know what to do.

But move on, shape up for skills and look again, I know its hard out there, but looking for a job, is a job, don’t get your hopes down, I’m sure you’ll find one like I did.. but just learn and grow from what u learn

Now I work for fossil as Manager, doing the same ****. But different company and it took me 2 weeks after leaving the other company to find it

Good luck though!

There must be some reason that they fired you, if your performance was not the issue. Can you think of any reason why they would want you gone?

Were the 'charges' they based your termination on based on fact or were they completely fake? If they used false claims to fire you, then you may have a case. As well, if you believe (and can you 'prove") discrimination based on age, race, gender, sexual preference or disability, you may have a shot.

However if the performance issues are accurate, and you just don't believe they are sufficient for firing, I doubt you have a case.

I recommend that you contact a contingency lawyer - one of the 'no fee for consultation' firms you see advertised, and discuss your case with them. If they feel that there is adequate cause and sufficient evidence, they will represent you in court.

It might be unfair, but not illegal. As an at will employee they could legally terminate you for no reason at all. So no, you have no legal recourse.

Good luck though for getting a new job soon.

No, you have no legal recourse. They didn't want you working for them anymore; they have a right to fire you.

What? You think there should be a law that requires whatever company you want to hire you even if they don't want you?

Get a job.

Contact the HR department and get a handbook on what there policies state, such as write ups, counseling, etc. If there is such a disclosure then maybe, if not then in an at will state no. Sorry I couldn't be of more help, let me know please what you find out.

It wouldn't hurt to talk with an Attorney.