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        "text": "Being fired without cause means your employer ended your employment for a non-discriminatory, non-retaliatory, and non-contractual reason, which is generally permissible in California's at-will employment state. Wrongful termination, however, occurs when the reason for your firing is illegal, such as discrimination, retaliation, or a breach of an employment agreement. The legality of the reason is the key differentiator.",
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        "description": "Fired without cause is legal in at-will employment. Wrongful termination means being fired for an illegal reason, like discrimination or retaliation."
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