Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I worked at a company for almost 8 years I was "let go" of my job in June, out of nowhere. I was never given an explanation why I was being "let go". Well long story, two years ago my bosses gave me a raise and was given a choice of either getting a cash raise or I purchase a new car and they would make the payments. I took the car, due to my other car was falling apart and I had extremely bad credit and I would have never been approved for a car loan. Anyways, the car was purchased under my moms name and my company was making the payments. I was planning staying at my job for the length of the loan contract which was 5 years. Anyways my purchased a car for herself last year and the finance company need a letter in writing from the company I worked for stating that they are making the payments for my car and would continue making payments till the car is paid in full. Well I have a company of the letter signed by the president of the company I worked for. Would this letter by legally binding, that my company is to still be making the payments. Please let me know.


Asked on 8/05/10, 2:18 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

There are a lot of potential issues depending on all the facts and details of the situation, which you have not and could not really list in your question. I feel comfortable, however, saying that you have a good case that the company committed itself to buy you the car two years ago, without a condition that you remain with the company. The company could have paid cash then and the car would be yours. The letter is strong support of that interpretation of your arrangement with the company. That you were not fired for cause is further support. If I were your employer's attorney I could probably craft an opposing argument, but from what little I know it sounds like yours is the stronger position.

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Answered on 8/10/10, 2:40 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

You have nothing to lose by trying to enforce that agreement. Whether you can resolve it successfully, or win a legal dispute, depends upon all the facts, terms of the agreement, law, sympathy, etc. You won't know until you try. If serious about getting legal help, feel free to contact me to discuss whether it makes economic sense to have an attorney involved. .

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Answered on 8/10/10, 3:40 pm


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