[CA] Can an at-will employee be fired for refusing to work overtime?

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Hey there! Welcome to our service. I'm an attorney with many years of experience. Just so you are aware, our service is a legal information-only site. No attorney-client relationship is formed. If you are asking if an employee may be dismissed yes they can unless:

There is a contract that disallows that.
There is a federal or state law that protects the employee.

Otherwise it is deemed an at will relationship between the employer and employee and the employee may be let go. (CA Labor Code § 2922) I wish the laws were more protective.

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Can I get fired for refusing to work overtime ? I read on google California a at will state and we must if our employer tells us too.

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I understand that you're concerned about the implications of refusing overtime work. Can you tell me if you have a written contract or any specific agreement regarding your work hours?

I don't know.

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Have you discussed your refusal to work overtime with your employer, and if so, what was their response?

They got very upset and said don't do it again.

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Is there anything else the Employment Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they'll be able to help with your overtime refusal.

No.

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There is a contract that disallows that.
There is a federal or state law that protects the employee.

Otherwise it is deemed an at will relationship between the employer and employee and the employee may be let go. (CA Labor Code § 2922) I wish the laws were more protective.

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