Does a part time worker have any rights under new work ownership?
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Does a part time worker have any rights under new work ownership?
I have worked for my employer part time for almost 9 years. I am a bartender.
My boss sold the bar on a Friday and passed away on Sunday, of a heart attack.
Anyhow, the new owner finally took over ownership yesterday morning. A gentleman
who works for the owner contacted me at 7pm last night to tell me that he was
making staff changes and he could no longer accomodate me. I asked if I could
work my shift tomorrow, but was denied. Less than 24 hours before my shift…so
no notice. I have been nothing but a dedicated employee and have enjoyed working
my shift as well as others. I’m pretty shocked. Is this legal what he did? Do
I have any rights as a part time worker.
Asked on May 17, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Do you have an employment contract or union agreement that prohibits your termination under the circumstances? Is your treatment due to some form of legally actionable discrimination? If not, then you were an "at will" worker which means that you could have been fired for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.
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