Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I was hired as an "at will" employee. I left for a bereavement leave of my grandmother, which the company paid me for. Upon my return to work, I was fired for the reason "lack of dedication" and not contacting them. The work was as an apparel designer. While, I was on leave, I prepared inspiration for Fall collection and was in constant communication with my counterpart and vendors. I was working through my leave. His reasoning does not seem fair.


Asked on 9/28/09, 9:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

Fair or not, you cannot sue an employer for "unfair" termination. As an at-will employee, you can only sue a private employer for an unlawful termination. You have not cited any motive the law would prohibit an employer from firing over.

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Answered on 9/29/09, 7:33 pm


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