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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 6§ 87737 Employee Suspension Notice Requirements

§ 87737 Employee Suspension Notice Requirements

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§ 87737 Employee Suspension Notice Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If your boss wants to fire you, they must send you a written notice in person or by registered mail to your last known address.
  • •The notice must include the reasons why they want to fire you and a copy of the rules they are using.
  • •You have 30 days to ask for a hearing if you think the firing is unfair. If you don’t ask for a hearing in 30 days, you will be fired automatically.

Example

Imagine your boss wants to fire you because they say you broke a rule at work.

Your boss must send you a letter in the mail or give it to you in person. The letter must say why they want to fire you and include the work rules you broke. If you don’t ask for a meeting to talk about it within 30 days, you will lose your job after those 30 days.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 87737 Employee Suspension Notice Requirements

The notice of suspension and intention to dismiss, shall be in writing and be served upon the employee personally or by United States registered mail addressed to the employee at his or her last known address. A copy of the charges filed, together with a copy of the provisions of Section 87736, shall be attached to the notice. If the employee demands a hearing within 30 days, the matter shall proceed to arbitration or hearing, as the case may be, as specified in Article 4. If the employee does not demand a hearing within the 30-day period, his or her dismissal shall be effective upon the expiration of 30 days after service of the notice. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1302, Sec. 129. Effective September 25, 1990.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

fireemployeeemployerhearingpensionarbitrationunited stateseffective september

Related Statutes

  • § 87675 Arbitrator Discovery And Penalties
  • § 87680 Employee Discipline Hearing Rules
  • § 87733 Faculty Dismissal Report Rules
  • § 87735 Employee Discipline And Suspension
  • § 59203 Diagnostic Centers Oversight

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 87737.
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