Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Employers may not make hiring decision based on gender, if that is what you are suggesting. But how can your brother-in-law prove he was not hired because OB preferred a woman over a man? There can be any number of reasons for why this woman was hired for the position. Once the employer states a reason, whatever it is, your brother-in-law has the burden of proving the stated reason is a pre-text for the true discriminatory motive. It is not enough to claim he was lied to. Many employers lie about why they do not hire people and it is not a basis for a law suit.

If your brother-in-law has any evidence of discrimination based on gender or other classification protected by law, he should consult with an employment law attorney for a legal opinion and advice.

The employer is entitled to set and change hours, duties, titles, compensation, benefits, leaves, vacations, holidays, policies, rules, etc. just not retroactively. Not only are there no laws against poor management, 'unfair treatment', or rude and obnoxious behavior by management or other employees, but in general unless an employee is civil service, in a union, or has a written employment contract, they are an 'at will' employee that can be disciplined or terminated any time for any reason, with or without �cause�, explanation or notice.