Legal Question in Employment Law in California

California, I was punched i n the face in a parking lot near the bar i work at ten hours before my shift, there was no police involvement or anything but the bar across from the one i work at employees saw it happen and told my employer, i showed up for work that night at my scheduled time and was told i was suspended pending investigation, I wasnt in my work uniform i wasnt any where near the start of my scheduled shift, i came on time to my shift and would have been able to preform all duties without any problem, how is it that i can possibly be fired for another bar telling my employer that i was hit in there parking lot? what course of action do i have to protect myself and my job? please someone respond asap thank youWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?


Asked on 1/11/11, 8:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

There are no laws against 'unfair treatment' or poor management. 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 fired any time for any reason, with or without �cause�, explanation or notice. The employee's goal should be to keep the employer happy. They are unhappy with you, unfairly or not.

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Answered on 1/16/11, 10:12 pm


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