Reply #105: The problem is employment at will

[Indy Lurker]

Except for very narrow classifications, such as race, gender, etc. In states with employment at will an employee can be fired for any reason, or no reason at all, including not unlocking your car for inspection. You would still receive unemployment, since your were terminated without cause, but you would still be terminated.

If you are under a union contract, the terms of the contract would apply instead.