Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Hello, I currently hold a fulltime job at a non-profit in California (3 yrs) and am thinking of asking to cut down to part-time but am afraid I will get fired instead. Can an employer fire you or lay you off for not being able to commit the fulltime? Would this be considered quitting?


Asked on 9/26/10, 5:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

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. The employee's goal should be to keep the employer happy. Discuss it with them and hope they are are reasonable and happy with you.

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Answered on 10/04/10, 11:14 am

Yes they can fire you for that. Yes it is quitting.

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Answered on 10/06/10, 11:45 pm


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