What canI do when my ex-general manager gave me false information regarding my termination?
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What canI do when my ex-general manager gave me false information regarding my termination?
The general manager, laid me off and his excuse was “lack of work”. Nothing personal, the owner made the choice. He just had to do it. He told me I didn’t do anything wrong but he just had to let me go. I asked him why, me? I have been there much longer then the other employees. And he still told me it’s nothing personal. Then I came to find out that he hired 5 new employees after he laid me off.
Asked on September 6, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, in an "at will" employment relationship, an employer can hire or fire in its sole discretion as it sees fit; for any reason or no reason at all; with or without notice. So your termination appears to be lawful. That is unless any of the following applies: there is a union agreement/employment contract that doesn't allow for the circumstances of your discharge; your dismissal violates existing company policy; or your termination stemmed from some form of actionable discrimination. Absent any of the foregoing, your former employer's actions were perfectly permissible.
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