Can an employer backdate your termination?

[Rich.S]

Jurisdiction

Texas

on March 17th 2022 my employer contacted me via phone call and 3 way called my union representative to inform me I was terminated. However, they made the effective date March 2, 2022. I went to the doctor twice after the 2nd but before the 17th and my insurance says they backdated my medical insurance as well. Is this legal?

 

[Zigner]

Did you actually go in to work between 3/2 and 3/17? It's possible that you were terminated and not notified.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

Since you have one you should probably call your union representative.