Terminations Without Trouble: Minimizing Legal Risk Under At-Will Employment

Overview

This course examines the at-will employment doctrine in California and the legal risks employers face when terminating employees. Participants will explore the major exceptions to at-will employment, common wrongful termination claims, and best practices for minimizing liability in employee separations.

Description

This CLE course addresses the legal risks surrounding employee terminations in California. Participants will review the at-will employment doctrine, key exceptions, wrongful termination claims, and practical strategies for minimizing liability during employee separations.

What the Course Includes

This course includes a 1-hour on-demand video webinar designed for intermediate-level attorneys. No preparation is required. The program was recorded in December 2025, and participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon completion of the course.

What You Will Learn

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the at-will employment doctrine and its role in California employment law
• Identify key contract-based, public policy, and good-faith exceptions to at-will employment
• Analyze common wrongful termination claims and applicable legal standards
• Recognize how misclassification issues can increase termination-related liability
• Apply best practices to reduce legal risk when making termination decisions