My son (18) was fired abruptly yesterday for taking a break and eating before his shift got busy. The rule was not to eat between 6-9pm and it was prior to this time. He received no prior warning (verbal or written) and the owner cursed and yelled at him and told him to leave.

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Employers face a high bar in alleging termination for cause. As such, it is unlikely your son's conduct would merit such a drastic response.

Your son may be entitled to damages for wrongful dismissal. However, the extent of those damage will depend on a variety of factors. We would need more information before providing a further assessment.

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