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Do I have to give 2 weeks' notice before quitting a job in California?



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Labor law attorney Neil Shouse explains the pros and cons of giving notice before quitting a job.

More info at https://www.shouselaw.com/ca/labor/two-week-notice-law/ or call 1-(877)-SUE-MY-BOSS for a free consultation.

In the state of California employees and employers are not usually required to give notice before firing an employee, or quitting their job. The main exception to that rule is if the employee is under a contract which requires notice. And the employee handbooks of some companies contain policies which require notice before resigning.

But even for employees who are not required to give notice will benefit from at least a 72 hour notice, because then their employer is required to give them their final paycheck on their last day at the job. If an employer does not give at lest 72 hours notice, then they may have to wait to get their final paycheck. In addition employers might be more likely to give their former employees good references if they give notice, and don't leave their former employer in a situation where they are unprepared to fill the vacant position.

However employees who are suffering workplace harassment, workplace discrimination, or other negative consequences of a toxic work environment, should protect themselves and consider quitting right away.

If you or a loved one has had their rights violated by their employer we invite you to contact us at Shouse Law Group. We can provide a free consultation in office or by phone. We have local offices in Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Long Beach, Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, San Diego, Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose and throughout California.
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