Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Re: independent contractor job

The potential response you have all depends on the contract you signed. It is very likely the contract had a provision which allowed either party to terminate for any reason. However, the contract also may have a time frame in which you are required to give notice. Please review the contract closely to see if their actions are in breach of the contract. That is your best avenue of recourse.

There MIGHT be some additional avenues to explore as to torts if the company intentionally took this action to keep you for taking another job or to intentionally harm you. However, this is very hard to prove.

If you wish to discuss this matter further, please contact our office or an attorney in your area.

Sincerely,

Beth Mora

Re: independent contractor job

The wording of your contract will determine what your rights and remedies are. This will have to be reviewed by an attorney to properly advise you.

In any event, you should be documenting your efforts to find other work. You have a legal duty to minimize your loss, even if the contract called for a specific period of employment. Then, if the employer can be shown to have breached the contract, you can seek damages for the losses you have proven.