If I quit without notice (and am under contract), can I be sued?

Nicholas Basil Spirtos 4.3333333333333 stars 6 reviews Rating: 1.0 Construction / Development Lawyer in Pomona, CA Reveal number tel: (909) 455-1194 Private message Call Message Profile Posted on Apr 19, 2012 Even if you signed a contract, unless the employer spent a lot of money in finding and hiring you, or getting you trained, or advanced money to you, it is not likely that you will be sued. Most likely, you did not sign a contract, especially if you were just a temporary employee. More 1 found this answer helpful found this helpful | 3 lawyers agree Undo Vote Helpful Undo Unhelpful Undo 0 comments

Marilynn Mika Spencer 4.7826086956522 stars 23 reviews Rating: 10 Employment / Labor Attorney in San Diego, CA Reveal number tel: (619) 233-1313 Private message Call Message Profile Posted on Apr 18, 2012 You are entitled to receive a copy of any employment document you signed. Make a written request to the employer and keep a copy for yourself. If the employer doesn't provide you with copies of everything you signed, it is violating the law. Most likely you were an at-will employee, as Mr. Chen stated. Please see my guide to at-will employment in California which should help you understand your rights now and in the future: https://www.attorneyqna.com/legal-guides/ugc/a-short-summary-of-california-at-will-employment . *** All legal actions have time limits, called statutes of limitation. If you miss the deadline for filing your claim, you will lose the opportunity to pursue your case. Please consult with an experienced employment attorney as soon as possible to better preserve your rights. *** Marilynn Mika Spencer provides information on as a service to the public, primarily when general information may be of assistance. is not an appropriate forum for an in-depth response or a detailed analysis. These comments are for information only and should not be considered legal advice. Legal advice must pertain to specific, detailed facts. No attorney-client relationship is created based on this information exchange. *** Marilynn Mika Spencer is licensed to practice law before all state and federal courts in California, and can appear before administrative agencies throughout the country. She is eligible to represent clients in other states on a pro hac vice basis. *** More 1 found this answer helpful found this helpful | 3 lawyers agree Undo Vote Helpful Undo Unhelpful Undo 1 comment

Frank Wei-Hong Chen 4.8666666666667 stars 30 reviews Rating Not Displayed Profile Posted on Apr 18, 2012 No, not for quitting. In Caifornia, employment is presumed to be "at will" which means the employment relationship can be terminated by either employer or employee at any time without notice. However, if you stole any trade secrets from the company or did anything improper, you might get sued. But not for just quitting. Frank W. Chen is licensed to practice law in the State of California. The information presented here is general in nature and is not intended, nor should be construed, as legal advice. This posting does not create any attorney-client relationship with the author. For specific advice about your particular situation, consult your own attorney. More 1 found this answer helpful found this helpful | 4 lawyers agree Undo Vote Helpful Undo Unhelpful Undo 0 comments