In California, can an employer fire me if I don’t pass several exams?

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In California, can an employer fire me if I don’t pass several exams?

My employer said I have to obtain certification from an external vendor. I have
6 months or 60 days from the day I take a class

Asked on May 18, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, California

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

Yes, your employer can do this unless you have a union agreement or employment contract to the contrary. The fact is that most work arrangements are "at will". This means that your company can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit. This includes mandating that workers obtain certain certifications and within certain timeframes. Accordingly, you can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all. Therefore, absent some form of legally actionable discrimination being the reason for your treatment, you have no claim here.

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

Yes, your employer can do this unless you have a union agreement or employment contract to the contrary. The fact is that most work arrangements are "at will". This means that your company can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit. This includes mandating that workers obtain certain certifications and within certain timeframes. Accordingly, you can be terminated for any reason or no reason at all. Therefore, absent some form of legally actionable discrimination being the reason for your treatment, you have no claim here.


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