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\"Many<\/p>\n

[headline]\u201cAt Will Employment\u201d[\/headline]
\nRefers to California\u2019s policy allowing both the employer and employee to walk away from the employment arrangement at any time so long as there has not been an agreement on the promised duration of employment. California Labor Code 2922 states:
\nAn employment, having no specified term, may be terminated at the will of either party on notice to the other. Employment for a specified term means an employment for a period greater than one month.<\/p>\n

This means that the employee has the right to quit whenever they choose. The employee does not have to give notice or warning. Nor do they have to give a reason, or if they do give a reason that reason can be as ridiculous as they want.<\/p>\n

Here is the catch\u2026<\/strong> The employer has the exact same rights. Yes, you read that correctly. In most situations, the employer does not have to give the employee notice or a warning. Nor do they have to give a reason or even a good reason. They can have the most ludicrous reason they want to terminate an employee.<\/p>\n

There are typically only 2 instances when a wrongful termination can occur. One or both of the following must be present:
\n1. Discrimination
\n2. Retaliation<\/p>\n

Discrimination<\/strong>
\nUnder the law, discrimination is based on what is called protected classes; these classes are:
\n\u2022 Age (over 40 years)
\n\u2022 Race (ethnicity\/ national origin)
\n\u2022 Gender (gender identification)
\n\u2022 Sexual orientation
\n\u2022 Religion (physical appearance and garments)
\n\u2022 Disability (medical conditions of any kind, including pregnancy)
\n\u2022 Equal Pay (gender specific)
\n\u2022 Genetic<\/p>\n

Retaliation<\/strong>
\nRetaliation can only occur if an employee has reported the company for breaking the law, a safety violation, health code or an industry standard. The Department of Labor (DOL) referred to it as Whistleblowers protection. It\u2019s not usually enough to complain about a boss\u2019s unprofessionalism; usually you will need to report that an actual rule of some kind has been broken in order for retaliation to be considered present. Some common reports would include:
\n\u2022 OSHA violations
\n\u2022 Health code violations
\n\u2022 Tax evasion
\n\u2022 Improper payment of wages
\n\u2022 Sexual harassment
\nLabor law is complex; if you have any questions regarding your employment it is recommended that you contact a San Jose labor law attorney<\/a> who can help you understand your rights and in many cases will review your situation without charge.<\/p>\n

\n

Photo Credit: Shutterstock\/Steven Bognar<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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