Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

It's Petty but I lost 4 hours of pay

I am currently employed but am looking for another job. I submitted a resume and was called in for an interview, the interview was scheduled for the may 21, 2004 at 2pm. I had to take off early from my current job. I left at 12:50pm. I don't have any benefits at my current job, no vacation time. So, I left 4 hours early knowing I would lose that pay. I thought it'd be worth it to try to find another job.

I rushed to the interview and got there at 2:10pm. I went into the office. The person I was to interview with came in and shook my hand then went to wash up. After washing up he came in the room again and went to the file cabinet. He pulled out something then came over to me. He said the position had pretty much been filled but I could fill out an application that they'd keep on file. I was upset and said that's okay, I got up and walked out before I left I told him he could of called to let me know that the positon was filled. He said he was sorry. I'm out four hours of pay and nothing to show for it. I'm upset and was wondering besides writing a letter to the company if there was anything else I could do?


Asked on 5/26/04, 1:04 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: It's Petty but I lost 4 hours of pay

Showing up late for your job interview, regardless of the reason, is one of the deadly sins of interviewing. You could also have shown up with your zipper open, or with spinach stuck in between your teeth, which is what he will say if you write a letter or sue.

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Answered on 5/26/04, 4:29 pm
Sheldon G. Bardach Law Offices of Sheldon G. Bardach

Re: It's Petty but I lost 4 hours of pay

Your claim of damages, are what is known as Special Damages, that is those which are not ordinarily expected from the behavior of the wrongdoer. Had you explained your unique position to the new company or any of its representatives, so that they were aware of your potential loss, if so, they may well be liable for your loss.

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Answered on 5/26/04, 1:17 pm


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