Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Can you be legally terminated from your job for saying "I should shoot them for ordering these new machines"


Asked on 1/27/10, 8:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

In general, unless you are in a union or have a written employment contract, you are an 'at will' employee that can be disciplined or fired any time for any reason, other than illegal discrimination under the Civil Rights, or Whistle-blower, or similar statutes. Your goal should be to keep your employer happy with you. Making foolish comments could cost you your job.

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Answered on 2/01/10, 12:44 pm


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