Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Job-seeker rights

I was recently offered a job. I gave two weeks notice to my current employer. I was asked to attend a yoga class and a staff meeting before the two weeks was up, which I made sacrifices to attend. However, the morning after the staff meeting, I received an email stating that I was not hired. This is after confirming training dates, making changes with my current employer, and informing everyone I know where I would be working. Is it legal for them to do this? What are my rights? They knew I was giving two weeks notice. I have saved all of the emails they sent congradulating me for becoming apart of their ''team.'' I also saved the last one that abruptly took back the job offer.


Asked on 8/19/07, 10:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Job-seeker rights

Yes, you have a claim for breach of agreement IF you can prove you relied upon a job offer and left employment, and can prove they knew you were doing so. However, if you can get your old job back, do so. You are required to try and mitigate your damages. The value of your claim is your income lost between jobs. If you want to pursue this, it may be possible to 'persuade' them to settle with you to avoid suit.

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Answered on 8/19/07, 5:04 pm


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