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California operates on the basis of at-will employment. What this means is that either an employee or employer can terminate the employment relationship at any time. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. Workers must not be fired for unlawful reasons,...
You may have heard of “quiet quitting.” It’s a term that means an employee is doing the bare minimum in their job without going above and beyond. This is typically done when an employee is asked to do more than the worth they’re given by their employers.. Employers...
In today's corporate landscape, the role of whistleblowers has become increasingly vital in upholding transparency and accountability within organizations. Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing wrongdoing, unethical practices and potential risks that could...
California is a fairly “employee-friendly” state, but that doesn’t always hold true – and it certainly doesn’t apply to a recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The court reversed itself, ruling that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) trumps Assembly Bill...
You may love your job but hate your boss, or love your boss but hate your pay or working conditions – or maybe you don’t care for any of them. How much leeway, however, do you have to take to an online forum and exercise your freedom of speech about the situation,...
It's very difficult to be in a situation where you witness something at work that you believe to be discrimination. Even though you know you should file a complaint because you don't want the behavior to continue, you hesitate because you're worried about what might...
As with many other jurisdictions across the US, California is an at-will employment state. Generally, this means that employers can let go of workers without providing them with a reason. This can also provide employees with a little more flexibility in terms of...
According to the current employment laws in California, every employment agreement in the state is an at-will arrangement. Workers can leave their job at any time with consequences, and a company can terminate a worker for any reason or sometimes for no reason at all....
While you may be employed at will in California, your employer is still bound by some restrictions. No matter what an employer may think, firing an employee for certain reasons is illegal, and that amounts to “wrongful” termination. As the victim, you need to take...
It’s common practice to look for a job while you are still employed. After all, no one wants to jump into the uncertainties of unemployment with both feet. Besides that, lack of career growth or unfavorable conditions at your workplace may lead you to look for other...