Add Comment Question: can an employer terminate an employee without reason Answer: Hi Mich, Thank you for your question. Normally, simply saying the termination is on a without cause basis is enough. If you are terminated for cause and not provided with any notice or severance however, the employer is required to provide a reason. In any event, if you have been terminated and are being asked to sign a document before you can get additional notice or severance, I recommend you call our firm to schedule a consultation. From there we can gather further information and be in the best position to properly advise you as to your full rights and entitlements. 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.