Legal Question in Disability Law in California
For an employee for over 20 years at the same company, isn't the employer required to give you written notification that you were doing something wrong? they just can't terminate you can they? please advise. thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
Sure they can. But with 20 years you should have a long talk with a labor and employment lawyer.
In general, unless an employee is civil service, in a union, or has a written employment contract, they are an 'at will' employee that can be disciplined or fired any time for any reason, with or without �cause�, explanation or notice, other than for illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation under the ADA disability, Civil Rights [age, race, sex, ethnic, religion, pregnancy, etc], Whistle-blower, or similar statutes. The employee's goal should be to keep the employer happy.
However, if you believe that any form of age discrimination was the factor in this termination, feel free to contact me to discuss your potential rights and remedies. I've been doing these cases for over 20 years.