Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Truth About Your Position

I was hired as Office Manager for a small business in November. No guidelines/training given. Was given raise just recently which indicated that I was doing well. My employer fired me, via my fiance. As it turned out, one of our clients had demanded my termination. The following day, employer called me and asked if I would return on the condition that I ''didn't exist'' when it came to the ''client''. I agreed and adhered to condition. Client became aware that I was not ''gone'' and instructed my employer to ''get her out''. With no prior notice, I arrived at office only to find a messenger of employer who informed me that I was to move out of my office to my home. That my job had changed, but could not provide any other information. I phone employer and left voice message asking for direction. No response. To date, employer has not discussed my position/status. What right does the client have to fire me? I also have inter-company memos (client's) regarding my status.....I believe that because that client did not like me, I had to be made to go away...Do I have any righs?


Asked on 7/16/02, 9:12 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Martin Lathrop Russakow, Ryan & Johnson

Re: Truth About Your Position

Although it is a screwy way to do business, under the labor laws of the state of California, there is nothing unlawful about your employer's conduct. If you like the job, work with the current situation. If not, do yourself a favor and find another employer.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me-Martin

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Answered on 7/16/02, 7:33 pm


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