Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I was laid off from a job only after. Working for 3.5 weeks. I did a good job. Did everything asked of me and more. I was hired as. District Manager/ trainer. He told me and put I writing he eliminated my position due to a decline in business red and a loss of co tract. The co tract had nothing to do with me but set him back financially so he said. I was an hourly employee that required me to drive my car to multiple locations daily. First of all he was only paying 36 cents a mile. The rate is 53.5 cents a mile right now and he did not feel he had to pay me for my travel time at all. In Los Angeles that means many hours of work not paid. When I questioned this he then laid me off. I found out only 1 week later he hired so so e to replace me which tells me I was fired due to blowing the whistle on him or retaliation. MY e he was worried I would go to the labor board. Can he do this?


Asked on 6/25/17, 7:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Sarnoff Sarnoff + Sarnoff

That does indeed sound like he fired you because you complained about the mileage issues and lack of pay for hours driving, which may very well constitute whistleblower retaliation under various CA laws. Having lived in LA until about 5 years ago, I am readily familiar with LA traffic issues, so I understand your concerns. Feel free to give our office a call at (877) 877-2545 to discuss your situation and potential claims. You can also visit our website at www.sarnofflaw.comto get more information.

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Answered on 6/26/17, 11:17 am


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