Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Sponsored to work in the US Now demoted and paycut

I work for a very large English shipping company where I have worked for 11 years. Four years ago they requested me to move to Los Angeles and be the Shipping Manager. i gave up a good quality of life to come and live here in the US. My employer sponsored me, and got me the necessary visa to work and live here. Last week I was informed by my new boss that I was being demoted from my position, and that my pay is being cut almost by 50 percent. I have an apartment where I have a lease, and I fear that the next step is that I will be terminated. I have had excellent reviews during my four year tenure here in Los angeles. I wrote on my latest review that I do NOT agree with their review. My question is what are my rights? Are they responsible for my Immigration visa, I do not want to return back to England. Do I have any rights at all in connection with the above? Also I have 11 years under my belt with this company, if I have a legal claim, can they fire me in retaliation? i need the advice of a lawyer to know where I should proceed further with the above.

Any help you can give me is appreciated.


Asked on 12/12/03, 9:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: Sponsored to work in the US Now demoted and paycut

Few issues here...employment law as well as immigration law. Are they sponsoring you for labor certification or H1 B visa? Please take a look at my site at www.lawyers.com/amyghosh

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Answered on 12/16/03, 9:27 pm


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