Constructive Discharge and Forced Terminations
Many employers wishing to prevent a wrongful
termination lawsuit will torment their employees to make them quit. In essence,
such employers force the tormented employee to terminate herself to avoid
further anguish at work. If the employer makes the work environment
intolerable, the employee who is forced to quit may bring as lawsuit for
"constructive discharge" and seek the same remedies in court available to a
wrongful termination plaintiff.
At Will Employment
Most workers are employed "at will." Simply put, an
employer may fire its employees for any any reason (or for no reason) at any
time. However, there are several exceptions to the doctrine of "at will"
employment that exists in California. The most common exceptions are as
follows:
For a free consultation with an experienced employee
rights attorney, contact David Spivak:
- Email David@SpivakLaw.com
- Call toll free (877) 728-9741
- Visit The Spivak Law Firm, 16530 Ventura Boulevard Suite 312 Encino, CA 91436
- Fax (310) 499-4739
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