What Are the Exceptions to At-Will Employment in California?
Being Fired "At Will" Does Not Mean Being Fired for Any Reason Key Takeaways: California’s at-will presumption under Labor Code § 2922 lets either party end employment at any time, but not for an illegal reason. Main exceptions include terminations that violate public policy (Tameny claims), statutory protections such as FEHA, Labor Code § 432.6, and whistleblower statutes like Labor Code § 1102.5, express or implied contracts created by handbooks, oral assurances, or a course of conduct, and the implied










