Legal Question in Employment Law in California
A manager was terminated from his job after only 3 months of working. There was no indication from his employer that his performance was not up to par so he never knew that he did not meet the standard, much less correct his work.
He believes that he was fired because he voiced concerns at a local school board meeting outside of work concerning too much funding for the boys sports teams.
What liability and rights, if any, does he or his employer have in this situation? What legal principles (statutory or case law) supports those rights and liabilities?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Even if you could prove it, there are no laws against 'unfair treatment' or poor management. 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, with or without �cause�, explanation or notice. Free speech rules don't apply or protect you unless the category and nature of the speech was itself legally 'protected' which is not what you described.
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