Legal Question in Employment Law in California

They offered me a job, then they changed their minds

I interviewed for a position, they loved me. They called my references, and received great reviews. My qualifications were excellent. The recruiter called and told me they wanted to hire me, that it was a done deal. They wanted me to give my present employer one weeks notice. I've been working for the past 6 years with no problems. My background check came back and they changed their minds. Something that happened 5 years ago, showed up on my background check. I just feel like this is discriminatory. They had called me everyday to see when I could start. The application had only asked for criminal activity within the last 2 years, but they went back 7. Can I do something? Can I sue for discrimination?


Asked on 4/11/02, 5:28 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: They offered me a job, then they changed their minds

you cannot sue for discrimination but it sounds like you have a good breach of contract case.

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Answered on 4/15/02, 5:03 pm
Martin Lathrop Russakow, Ryan & Johnson

Re: They offered me a job, then they changed their minds

If you have some writing with their offer to hire you and your exceptance, a breach of contrct suit may be entertained. A closer examination of all the documents is needed.

Thank you for the question.

Martin

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Answered on 4/24/02, 8:59 pm


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