Can I be fired for being unprofessional?
Sometimes yes, but “unprofessional” can also be used as a cover story. California is generally an at-will employment state, meaning an employer can terminate employment for poor attitude, policy violations, or unprofessional conduct. However, they often can cite behavior or professionalism as a reason. A termination may still be unlawful if “unprofessional” is being used...
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