Add Comment Question: I have been working for a company for a year. I was terminated today because my girlfriend was selling two brand new pairs of adidias shoes in a buy and sell group and apparently the company had to shipments of adidias shoes stolen BEFORE I even started working there. Because my girlfriend bought the shoes in April 2014 she doesn't have a receipt. Therefore the company sees it as conflict of interest. Can they fire me?? Answer: Thank you for your question. A company can terminate an employee at any time, for any reason, as long as it's not discriminatory and they pay you the appropriate severance. If your former employer is trying to terminate you without paying you anything, then it is very likely that they have done so illegally. I would strongly recommend that you speak to a lawyer. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.