Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Terminated from the position in nonprofit organization because bank mistakenly puts a lien on the nonprofits land and not my own house.

Due to banks error i was terminated but bank acknowledged the error in the letter. This happened in 2009 and the nonprofit board of directors reviewed it and didn't find me at fault. It was later opened again by the new ruling body of the nonprofit in 2010 and i was terminated because of it. I have a letter from a bank stating that it was their mistake. The loan/credit line that i received was full paid back by me same year i got it 2009. The issue was believed to be closed but a year later new governing body used that as a fault and fired me.


Asked on 8/26/11, 1:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
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. You have no valid claim against the company for the termination.

You might have a claim against the back for your damages, if the statute of limitation has not already run out. You would have to assess the cost to benefit ratio of taking such legal action, before committing to spending substantial attorney fees in suing them. If serious about pursuing that claim, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 8/26/11, 3:30 pm


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