[joezydeco]

Unless California has different laws than other work-for-hire states, you don't need to say anything. Your services are no longer required, here's your exit package, have a good day.

The idea that this needs to be a conversation is odd, and many will say opens you up to legal scrutiny. As this case shows.

[aaomidi]

They do if the number of people they’re firing exceeds a certain amount.