Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

I worked for a company in California with pay for 1 year. The boss/owner will not sign a letter of proof that I worked for her. I need this letter so I can sit for my boards. She originally said she would sign it, but is now denying I ever worked for her. I have missed out on a $55/hr job that I was already hired for but waiting to work based on my sitting for my boards. Should I do a civil law suit to get this form signed? And can I sue her for earnings lost due to a job lost from her refusing to sign this form? She is also refusing to tell future employers who call her that I ever worked for her. I need this year experience verification to be employable in this competative job market.


Asked on 12/04/12, 3:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Your employer has no obligation to do anything or provide you anything. Try to persuade the employer to give you what you need. You have no grounds for suit unless the employer actually commits 'slander' by telling third parties a provably false statement about you, such as denying you were employed. Your paycheck stubs and income statements should prove your employment and salary. You might consider hiring an attorney to write a 'demand' letter to the employer to obtain what you want and 'enlighten' about the risk of lawsuit. If you are 'slandered', or want the letter done, then feel free to contact me to discuss your rights and remedies.

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Answered on 12/04/12, 10:30 am


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