Independent Contractors vs. Employees

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Independent Contractors vs. Employees

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Wrongful termination happens when an employment relationship is ended by an employer in violation of the employee’s legal rights. In California, wrongful termination claims can arise when an employer violates a state or federal statute, general principles of public policy, the worker’s employment contract, or some other aspect of the law.

California law provides comprehensive workplace protections for employees, some of which govern how, when, and under what circumstances an employee may legally be terminated. This article will take a closer look at these protections, and explain when an employer commits wrongful termination under California state law.

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Wrongful termination happens when an employment relationship is ended by an employer in violation of the employee’s legal rights. In California, wrongful termination claims can arise when an employer violates a state or federal statute, general principles of public policy, the worker’s employment contract, or some other aspect of the law.

California law provides comprehensive workplace protections for employees, some of which govern how, when, and under what circumstances an employee may legally be terminated. This article will take a closer look at these protections, and explain when an employer commits wrongful termination under California state law.

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Which Workers are "EMployees" under the law?
In California, only an employee can file a claim or lawsuit against their employer for wrongful termination. This is because of wrongful termination claim requires an employer to end the employment relationship.
Employees in California usually work on an "At-Will"
Most employees in California are considered to be “at-will” employees. At-will employment means that the employee is free to leave their jobs at any time and employers are likewise free to fire the employee at any time for any lawful reason—or even no reason at all.
What do I need to bring at the first visit?
Most employees in California are considered to be “at-will” employees. At-will employment means that the employee is free to leave their jobs at any time and employers are likewise free to fire the employee at any time for any lawful reason—or even no reason at all.
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