Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Reasons for firing/lay-off
Recently, I was let go from my job. According to my supervisor, the reason was because I did not ''fit in'' with the company (e.g. I did not smile as much as they wanted me to, etc.). He also mentioned that there were ''other various reasons,'' not mentioning if it was just me, or the company exclusively or both. Is this a valid reason for laying-off/firing someone? I did not sign any contracts or employment papers when I was hired, so neither party was bound to each other for any specific length of time.
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Re: Reasons for firing/lay-off
Generally, employers have the right to fire/layoff at will, meaning they do not need cause. Just as an employee does not need a good reason to resign, the employer does not need a good reason to terminate. The two main exceptions to this rule are that an employer cannot fire an employee for a reason that is prohibited by law (which addresses the employer's motive), nor can an employer violate the terms of an employment contract. The reason mentioned by your employer appears to be a legal one.
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