California obeys "at-will" employment laws. To pursue a wrongful dismissal claim, you must demonstrate that your employer terminated you in violation of California labor laws or public policy.Determine if you have a case. Over the years, California courts and the Legislature created exceptions to California's at-will presumption, increasing lawsuits for "wrongful termination. "AtWill" Employment Is Not an Excuse for Unlawful Termination. The deadline is generally two years from the date of termination, but exceptions may apply. Consulting an attorney early ensures compliance with this law. Steven M. Sweat, APC has been helping people in wrongful termination claims for over two decades. In California, employment is generally atwill, meaning employers can terminate employees for almost any reason, as long as it's not illegal. In California, employment is generally atwill, meaning employers can terminate employees for almost any reason, as long as it's not illegal.