This state-specific guide covers labor and employment case law, statutes, rules, and regulations that HR professionals and clients often encounter Employers may legally terminate an employee at any time for any reason, or for no reason without incurring legal liability.There are dozens of unlawful reasons for terminating an employee. Employers can terminate anyone for any reason as long as it complied with equal employment opportunity laws. It is against the law for any employer to threaten or terminate an employee who is summoned to court for jury service. How Employers can Help. Applicant's Signature. The TLEA requires the same retention of documents as I-9s: one year after termination or three years after hire, whichever is later. However, the law makes clear that even though employment may be considered at will, an employer cannot fire or terminate an employee for illegal reasons. In the event that the Code of the Township of.