In California, understanding your employment rights is essential, especially regarding termination. California is an “at-will” employment state, which means that employers can terminate employees without needing a specific cause or proof.
Two basic types of evidence can help prove wrongful termination: direct evidence and circumstantial evidence. Direct evidence is any documentation that provides clear proof that you were fired illegally. It's straightforward and requires no additional evidence to show that your employer broke the law.
In Alberta, termination “without cause” generally refers to situations where an employee is let go due to reasons unrelated to misconduct, such as business restructuring or downsizing. On the other hand, termination “for cause” occurs when an employee is dismissed due to serious misconduct such as theft or harassment.
A Termination Without Cause clause is a contractual provision that allows one or both parties to terminate the agreement without stating a specific reason or cause, typically upon providing advance written notice and subject to certain conditions or consequences.
Gather evidence—collect any documentation, emails, performance evaluations, or other relevant records supporting your wrongful termination claim. Consult with an employment attorney—schedule a consultation with an experienced employment attorney specializing in California wrongful termination cases.
California wrongful termination occurs when a person has been fired or laid off while exercising their legal work rights and duties, or acting in obligation to public safety. This happens when an employee is fired by an employer while refusing to violate a statute or performing a work requirement.
For instance, it would be illegal for an employer to terminate an employee because of race, religion, age or disability discrimination or retaliation. Other examples would include terminating an employee because the employee disclosed she was pregnant, or because the employee made a workplace safety complaint.
Because Texas is an “employment at-will” state, an employer can fire an employee at any time for any lawful reason. Any lawful reason for termination may include a bad reason or no reason at all.
A Termination Without Cause clause is a contractual provision that allows one or both parties to terminate the agreement without stating a specific reason or cause, typically upon providing advance written notice and subject to certain conditions or consequences.
If you are terminated without cause, it means that your employer lets you go for any reason other than serious workplace misconduct. For instance, this reason could be economic-based, due to a company restructure, or because the company no longer requires someone to do your job.