Q: I was fired due to a write up that had added text post signing. What can I do about this? They said it was a 2nd warning
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At-will employment means that an employer can terminate an employee at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all, as long as it is not illegal. Similarly, an employee can also leave their job at any time without needing to provide a reason or notice. This arrangement is common in California and many other states.
In your case, at-will employment means your employer generally has the right to terminate your employment without needing to provide a cause. However, there are important exceptions to this rule. An employer cannot fire an employee for discriminatory reasons, retaliation, or in violation of public policy. If you believe the write-up was altered to create a false justification for your termination, it could be argued that your firing was done in bad faith or for an unlawful reason.
Therefore, even under at-will employment, if you can prove that the termination was based on falsified documents or was in retaliation for a lawful action you took, you may have grounds for legal recourse. This is why gathering evidence and possibly consulting with an attorney could be beneficial for your situation.
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