California Employment Policy Concerns

Summary

Non-compete clauses are generally unenforceable in California, but companies can have policies about client relationships. Review your employment agreement and company policies to understand your rights. While non-compete clauses cant prevent you from working in your profession, policy violations could still be grounds for termination. Consider consulting a lawyer for insights on potential wrongful termination.

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This is a conversation summary I had with my employer in California. I believe this policy is illegal and would like advice.
Could you share more details about the specific policy or issue you're concerned about? This will help in providing you with the most relevant legal information.
During this phone call, Martha Bautista and Gloria Pantlik inquired about a statement from client Alberta Seymour's daughter. The daughter had expressed a desire for me to continue working with Alberta and mentioned me applying for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). I was asked for my side of the story. I asked for clarification. I was asked what my intentions were. I requested further clarification. I was asked if I was applying for
Thanks for sharing the details, ****! It seems you're concerned about a potential issue with your employment related to In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). Are you worried about any specific consequences or actions from your employer regarding this situation?
I was asked if I was working independently for Alberta Seymour, to which I firmly responded, "No, I am not." I was reminded that working for a client that had once been a Comfort Keeper's client is against company policy and would constitute a fireable offense and expressed their interest in retaining my services. I further noted that I had not encouraged Alberta or her family to discontinue care with Comfort Keepers, noting that the departure had been planned for a year. They affirmed that they understood this to be the case from the beginning of the professional relationship with this client.
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****, your situation involves employment policies and potential wrongful termination concerns. In California, "at-will" employment allows employers to terminate employees for any reason, except illegal ones (e.g., discrimination, retaliation). You may want to review your employment contract or company policy to understand your rights better. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
I don’t think you understand well. I think this cause is illegal in California. As an employee I’m allowed to choose my own clients and non compete policies are not legal reasons to fire someone
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****, in California, non-compete clauses are generally unenforceable, but companies can have policies about client relationships. Here are some points to consider:
- Review your employment agreement and company policies.
- Non-compete clauses can't prevent you from working in your profession.
- Consult with a lawyer to understand potential wrongful termination.
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****, California generally does not enforce non-compete clauses, but companies may set rules regarding client relationships. You should:
- Review your employment agreement for specifics.
- Understand that while non-compete clauses are unenforceable, policy violations could still be grounds for termination.
- Consult a lawyer for wrongful termination insights.
If you want more detailed information or legal help, let me know!
Ugh. No. Your help is not helping
I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling frustrated, ****. Let's try to tackle this together. It seems like the issue revolves around potential wrongful termination and non-compete policies. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Review your employment agreement for any relevant clauses.
- Understand that while non-compete clauses are generally unenforceable in California, company policies regarding client relationships may still apply.
- Consult a lawyer for more personalized advice on wrongful termination.
If you have any specific questions or need further clarification, feel free to share.