Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California
At will law
I used sexual harassment law because in our employee handbook I have found what my employer is doing to me falls under that category.
Here is my questions:
I understand an employer can terminate your employment at any time for any reason, but can they lie about it and do they have to follow their equal opportunity employment motto.
Asked on 6/29/99, 9:29 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Pavone
Pavone & Cohen
Re: At will law
An employer may terminate an at will employee at any time and for any reason EXCEPT AN UNLAWFUL REASON. Thus if the employer is lying to cover up an unlawful employment action, a claim may be made for the unlawful action. Generally, the employer must follow its own EEO policies.
Answered on 7/08/99, 8:38 pm