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A company in California wants to push me out the door unfairly and I'm a remote employee in another state and want to fight it or get some just compensation, sh
by bubbleRefuge 3y ago
A company in California wants to push me out the door unfairly and I'm a remote employee in another state and want to fight it or get some just compensation, should I consult an attorney in California or my state. ? (edit: sorry just noticed this is regarding immigration law only )
- Fin_Code 3y agoEmployment agreements are at will. Its highly unlikely you can fight this. You need agreement with your employer to continue.
- snotrockets 3y agoThis isn't necessarily true: "at will" means a legitimate termination has no notice period. Employers are not allowed to fire employees for any reason, or to have an abusive employment environment. OP: any employment lawyer could also advise you on jurisdiction.
- paxys 3y agoEmployers are absolutely allowed to fire employees for any or no reason as long as the reason isn't specifically illegal (e.g. on the basis of race or gender).
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- toomuchtodo 3y agoCould have a constructive dismissal case, but would need an attorney to review and confirm. Filing a Dept of Labor complaint can also help establish a paper trail, but by no means ensures success. https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/eta/warn/glossary.asp?p=Constructive%20Discharge https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/eta/warn/glossary.asp?p=Constr...
- lmm 3y agoCalifornia has a privacy law that makes a large swathe of possible reasons (essentially anything to do with your private life, which covers most off-the-clock activities) specifically illegal.
- paxys 3y agoThe laws of your state of residence will apply to you regardless of where the company is based.