Tag : At-Will Employment

Yes, a California employee can be wrongfully terminated during a probationary period. An employer may generally use probation to evaluate performance, attendance, reliability, and suitability for a role. However, the word “probation” does not authorize[...]

Can You Sue After Being Fired Over False Accusations in California? Being fired over false accusations can feel devastating, but the accusation’s falsity does not automatically make the termination illegal. California’s at-will rule often allows[...]

Losing a job can feel deeply unfair. California law, however, does not treat every unfair, abrupt or poorly explained firing as wrongful termination. A termination generally becomes legally wrongful when the employer’s real reason violates[...]