Legal Question in Employment Law in California

employee rights

I had a disagreement with a manager at work and, in retaliation, she divulged some things in my confidential personnel file to coworkers, all of them underlings. HR got involved and told me I've been treated unfairly, but removing her from her management position would essentially result in our lab being shut down and 2 dozen people would be out of work. They are going to try to appease me with a release agreement because I've been an employee in good standing for nearly 5 years. Our HR rep recommended (off the record) I talk to a lawyer before agreeing to anything. Have my rights as an employee been violated under California law? Do I have any legal recourse? I think my employer is trying to protect their own interests more than they are trying to protect me.


Asked on 7/25/08, 10:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Obecian law office san diego

Re: employee rights

It depends upon what was revealed. If your privacy rights have been violated, you may be able to ask for damages before signing a release. Contact me directly.

Read more
Answered on 7/28/08, 5:22 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Labor and Employment Law questions and answers in California