Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I work 10hrs a day mon-fri at my job and my job said if I don't work 12 hrs a day and work saturdays, which is my day off, they're gonna fire me. Is that legal?


Asked on 1/13/12, 9:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Yes. As long as they properly pay you for the time worked, with OT as applicable. You can refuse to work OT, but they can fire you for doing so. Not only are there no laws against 'unfair treatment' or poor management, but 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. Any employee's goal should be to keep their supervisors happy and make them look good to the company, and make the company money. That�s how the company pays employee wages. If you don't, then don't be surprised to be replaced.

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Answered on 1/13/12, 12:52 pm


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