Legal Question in Employment Law in California

What are the rights of an employee who worked for over 10 yaers at a place of employment and then was laid off?


Asked on 2/09/12, 2:24 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

California is an at will state so a person can be laid off for no reason. Working at a place for ten years gives you no vested interest in being able to remain there.

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Answered on 2/09/12, 3:33 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

The right to file for unemployment benefits.

Absent any 'illegal discrimination' by the employer, they are completely free to terminate you any time for any reason, since you are an 'at will' employee unless you are in a union, in civil service, or have a written employment contract.

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Answered on 2/10/12, 11:35 am


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