I would like to quit my current job. I signed a document titled: "Employment, Confidential Information And Invention Assignment Agreement".

The first paragraph essentially states that: 1) I am employed "At Will", and 2) "... I agree to give the company a notice of 6 weeks to find my replacement."

Are these contradictory? Specifically, if I am "At Will", must I give a full 6 weeks notice? Also, during that time, can the employer still fire me?

On another topic, under CA/federal law, what are the requirements for my employer to provide health coverage? FWIW, this is a very small company, with only 3 employees. Essentially, I was told to go to an online site that provides individual health insurance, sign up, and I would be reimbursed for part of my expense.

Any info on these will be greatly appreciated. Trust me!

kenbb

Are these contradictory? Specifically, if I am "At Will", must I give a full 6 weeks notice? Also, during that time, can the employer still fire me? Well yes they are. California being an at will state, signing the agreement isn't enforceable, because the employer can terminate your employment at any time for any reason other than for illegal reasons. So basically you can leave your employement with 2 seconds notice, but you would be burning a bridge by doing so and the employer would probably label you as not rehireable.
On another topic, under CA/federal law, what are the requirements for my employer to provide health coverage? FWIW, this is a very small company, with only 3 employees. Essentially, I was told to go to an online site that provides individual health insurance, sign up, and I would be reimbursed for part of my expense. There are no requirements under either CA/Federal law that requires an employer to provide health coverage unless you are under a bona fide contract or a collective bargaining agreement.

So basically you can leave your employement with 2 seconds notice, but you would be burning a bridge by doing so and the employer would probably label you as not rehireable.


Thanks for the clarification. I had been told this before, but my employer threatened to take legal action since I had signed a contract. As for the bridge, well, it's already on fire ...

Lately, I've felt more like the bug than the windshield :(

kenbb