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At-Will Employment in California: Definition & Limitations.

February 3rd, 2022
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Optimum Employment Lawyers
In California, most employment is “at-will.” This means it can be terminated by the employee or employer at any time, with or without cause. But it’s important to understand that this doctrine has many limitations. California courts recognize a… Read More
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Categories: Employment Contracts, Wrongful Termination
Tags: At-will employment, California Law, Employment Contracts, Wrongful Termination
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Fired vs. Laid Off: What Are Your Rights?

October 25th, 2021
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Optimum Employment Lawyers
Losing your job can be devastating, both emotionally and financially. However, there can be many reasons a person may find themselves out of work. Being laid off and getting fired are the two main ways an employee can end up unemployed. It’s essent… Read More
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Categories: Articles, Employment Contracts

Severance packages: Why employers need to consider them.

January 30th, 2014
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Optimum Employment Lawyers
During the course of business, employers inevitably have to let employees go. In some cases, business just isn’t going well; in other cases, there may be a problem with a specific employee. Whatever the case, employment sometimes must be termin… Read More
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Categories: Discrimination, Employment Contracts, Lawsuit Prevention, Litigation, Wrongful Termination
Tags: Employee rights, Lawsuit prevention, Severance packages, Severance pay, Wrongful Termination