While no mandate requires employers to provide severance under California law, SB 331, signed into law in October 2021, introduced important provisions: Time to Review: You have a minimum of five days to review the severance agreement.
If you're fired for cause, which it sounds like you will be, then they don't need to give you severance. Normally companies will give something to avoid getting sued for wrongful dismissal, because normally there are steps they need to take in order to avoid those kinds of lawsuits.
Generally, income that you receive in a week needs to be reported. This includes part-time work, self-employment income, 1099 income, etc. This income will offset your weekly benefit amount.
Legal reasons to terminate contracted employees include the employee willfully breaching a contract, habitually neglecting his/her employment duties, or being unable to perform duties. Verbal and written contracts qualify under state laws.
How to ask for a severance package Review your company's documents. You can typically find details of the company's policy regarding severance packages in a couple of places. Make note of your accomplishments. Stay professional. Negotiate severance during your job offer. Agree to an exit interview.