Legal Question in Discrimination Law in California

Wrongful Termination California?

I worked for a company for many years. My boss wasn't giving religious accomodation, so I complained to the personnel dept. After I made the request, my boss was told that she had to accomodate my schedule. Instead my hours were cut, the other employees were given preference for their shifts. My boss has a big mouth and had the other workers gang up on me and purposely interfered with doing my job. He wasn't paying me for my overtime hours and only signing off on regular shifts even though I worked overtime. I had made reports to the DLSE and DFEH. The DLSE has been on the company for not following the law. Both investigations are active. I was called into my boss's office one day and he said that we have to let you go, Somone said you made a nasty comment to one of the customers. When I told my boss that the allegation was false, he laughed at me and said I was a liar. Did not give the chance to defend myself.


Asked on 7/06/09, 2:11 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Wrongful Termination California?

Sounds like you have a valid case. DFEH will at some point issue you a 'right to sue' letter. Make sure you pursue it properly and timely. If serious about doing so, feel free to contact me. I've been doing these cases for over 20 years.

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Answered on 7/06/09, 2:31 pm
David Gibbs The Gibbs Law Firm, APC

Re: Wrongful Termination California?

So, go hire a good employment attorney. You don't need general information from this board, you need your case in its specifics reviewed by an attorney who works in the employment law field, and an opinion as to the validity of any claims of wrongful termination.

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Answered on 7/06/09, 2:35 pm
Arkady Itkin Law Office of Arkady Itkin

Re: Wrongful Termination California?

You might have a legitimate claim for retaliation for exercising your rights at workplace as well as religious discrimination. However, more facts about the circumstances of your termination and your request for accommodations are needed to evaluate your claims.

Thanks, and feel free to follow up.

Arkady Itkin

San Francisco & Sacramento Employment Lawyer

http://www.arkadylaw.com

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Answered on 7/06/09, 9:31 pm


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