Legal Question in Employment Law in California
I was not paid for time worked
I was recruited by a casino in California to come to work as a table games supervisor. I was sent an offer letter promising a lucrative salary paid weekly and up to $1500 reimbursement for relocation expenses if I didn't voluntarily leave their employ. I accepted the offer, submitted an application and was called and told I was hired and to report to work on Dec. 8th. I reported for work on the 8th and worked for three days before I was called into the Human Resources office. There I was told that due to a misdemeanor D.U.I. the State would not approve a gaming license. I went to my supervisor and asked him what that meant as far as my employment. He told me that I would not be able to work for the casino and suggested that I go back to Nevada. I asked him how I would go about getting my pay for time worked and relocation expenses. He told me that since I couldn't get licensed I was never really hired so I would get no pay for time worked or relocation expenses.
The next day I called the California Gambling Commission and was told that a misdemeanor D.U.I. would not be grounds for denial of a gaming license for a key employee of a casino.
Are there grounds for legal action against the casino?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: I was not paid for time worked
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the license issue, they still have to pay you for the time worked. You need to file a complaint with the California state labor commissioner.
Re: I was not paid for time worked
You may have a very strong claim under California Law, which prohibits persuadeing another to move for purpose of working by making knowingly false representations. You should seek a qualified attorney to represent you propmtly.
As to your wage claim, you can file with the Labor Commissioner. However you should speak to your attorney first to determine whether the wage claim (along with penalties, interest and attorney fees), would be better handled as part pf your termination claim.
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