Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I was working at a place for six years. Another company contacted me & offered me a job doing the same thing (digital printing). I started working 4/1/10 at my new job. At the end of the work day on 6/4/10, they released me citing that there was no work for this new machine & they were going to re-evaluate whether or not they were going to keep it.

When they purchased this press from Xerox, part of the agreement was that they had to have a certified operator on staff or they could not purchase it & they also had a deadline meet to sign the contract for the purchase.

Last Tuesday, when I went into work, they had begun construction of a room to accommodate the needs of the new press. On Monday, 6/7/10, I was informed they had already replaced me with a new operator. I feel I was used in order for them to acquire the press & now found someone who will work for less. I don't know if I have a leg to stand on, but I figure I might as well look into it. I appreciate any answers you can give me.


Asked on 6/08/10, 3:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

You are up against the general rule that, 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� or explanation. You could claim 'fraud', but the burden of proof is on you. It does sound as if they 'used' you. If you think you have any evidence, other than your speculation, to support your claim, contact me.

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Answered on 6/09/10, 10:53 am


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