Most California employees work at-will, meaning either the employer or employee can end the employment relationship at any time without cause. Contract employees, however, have additional protections and can only be terminated under specific conditions outlined in their contract.
Employment can be terminated at any time, for any reason or no reason, as long as the reason is not illegal. No guaranteed employment period. Most California employees are at-will unless they have a contract stating otherwise.
Terms of employment and termination are governed by a written, oral, or implied contract. May specify a fixed employment period, grounds for termination, severance, and other conditions.
Even at-will employees cannot be fired for illegal reasons: discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing, refusing to break the law, or taking protected leave. These are the bases for wrongful termination claims.
Sometimes an implied contract can alter at-will status. Employee handbooks, verbal assurances of continued employment, and company policies can create implied promises that limit an employer's ability to terminate.
Contact The Azizi Firm to understand your employment rights. Whether you are at-will or contract, we can help determine if your termination was unlawful.
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