Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I was recently "promoted to staff" by the company I had been working with consecutively with for over two years. They had a list of paperwork for me to sign for this promotion including an arbitration form which I had questions about. I asked for more time to look over and even requested clarity of the language with the HR department to which I was informed if I did not sign immediately I would be suspended. I refused noting more time to look over the form with legal aid or a possible negotiation of terms. I was given a verbal suspension saying I had 1 day to consider to which I could not return to work and wouldn't be paid. I asked for a formal letter of suspension which they said they would send me but I never received. In the end, I resigned from my post and have yet to receive any paperwork about the suspension. Do they have a legal obligation to send me the requested formal letter of suspension along with my last paycheck and confirmation of resignation?


Asked on 7/09/14, 4:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

You seem to have talked yourself into a suspension and termination of your 'at will' employment instead of accepting a promotion. Sorry. No, they don't owe you anything but prompt payment for any hours you worked. If they don't, you can file a claim with the Labor Commissioner for unpaid wages and penalties.

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Answered on 7/09/14, 4:53 pm


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