Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Termination for false reasons

I was recently working for a labor contractor (at-will), at a Fortune 100 automotive manufacturer. During the 13 months that I was there my work was highly valued. Last month I complained about a co-worker whom I discribed to the Project Manager as being verbally abusive, rude, and demeaning to me. She was not that way to anyone else. I found it difficult to work with her. The project manager and the clients management had us communicate by email. She would not often answer my questions even at this. A new project came on board. Told me he was aware of the situation and that I was a valued memeber of the team and wanted to make sure I was happy. He offered relocating my cubicle...I said ok but not to make it a priority even though every day working with this women was a living hell for me.

Last week the labor contractor told me that I was being terminated by the client. When I called the client directly she said that my attitude towards this co-worker was unprofessional and that my wanting to relocate my office was not acceptable and she was tired of hearing about all of this.

Do I have any recourse. My reputation within the client organization and the contractor has been ruined.


Asked on 4/10/04, 9:59 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Termination for false reasons

CA is an 'at will' state, you can be fired for any reason unless it is actually illegal or a breach of a written agreement of employment. Your reputation has not been any more ruined than anyone else fired from a job. You have little recourse.

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Answered on 4/22/04, 6:08 pm


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