Legal Question in Employment Law in California

can i get fired for hugging a co-worker on the day of her birthday? That is the reason they gave me when i got fired also that because i did't want to transfer to a store that is 1 hour away from where i live. I applyed in the city where i live at.I can't travel that far.I don't have a way in getting. Also my managers said that there are alot of complains about me hugging my co-worker. i will be honest with you i like girls but would never do anything that would harm my job. the supervisor also like girls and she has a girl friend at work and she does not like me i think she was the one that was complaing about me. I think that is the main reason why they let me go. please let me know if this is legal.

Thank you


Asked on 3/10/10, 9:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

You can get fired for any reason the employer wants. 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, other than illegal discrimination or retaliation under the Discrimination, Civil Rights, or Whistle-blower, or similar statutes. The employee's goal should be to keep the employer happy.

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Answered on 3/16/10, 4:31 pm


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