Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I was suspended without pay without a written warning, and was not advised of my right to appeal. Is this legal?


Asked on 8/19/10, 2:20 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Unless you have a union contract or are under civil service, it is entirely legal, and you have no right to appeal unless your employer feels like giving you one.

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Answered on 8/24/10, 2:27 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

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, other than for illegal discrimination, harassment or retaliation under the ADA disability, Civil Rights [age, race, sex, ethnic, religion, pregnancy, etc], Whistle-blower, or similar statutes. The employee's goal should be to keep the employer happy.

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Answered on 8/24/10, 4:16 pm


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