Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Is it legal for a new owner of a company to fire/demote/relocate full time employees within two months of ownership? The hiring paperwork had no mention of a 90 day probation period yet this is what the employer is claiming. Also the employer gave no hint of this action through verbal/written warnings, disciplinary action or reprimand.


Asked on 3/16/10, 3:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

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 3/21/10, 4:15 pm


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