Can I be fired for not working beyond my scheduled time?
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Can I be fired for not working beyond my scheduled time?
Asked on December 22, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that you can be fired for this reason, any reason or nor reason at all. The exceptions would beyour trmination would violate the terms of company policy, an employment contract or union agreement. Also, your treatment must not constitute any form of actionable discrimination.
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