Santa Barbara, CA asked in Employment Law for California

Q: I was just terminated from my job, am I entitled to 2 weeks pay?

Job Offer Contract States: "Termination: Two(2) weeks written notice, to be given by either party. The Company reserves the right to pay your salary in lieu of notice. Your employment with [Employer] is at-will and either party can terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause."

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1 Lawyer Answer
Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
Answered
  • Westminster, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Yes. A mandatory two week notice provision, even in an at will agreement, converts the agreement to a term agreement upon the giving of notice, giving you a contractual right to be paid for the additional two weeks whether you work them or not.

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