Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I was fired from my job because of poor attendance. I was put on final notice for my attendance and at that time I had mentioned a Co worker who was constantly late. My employer stated that that issue is being addressed. Since my final notice I had a few instances of Doctor ordered time off as well as mishaps leading me to be tardy. According to my final warning, at the first tardy or absence I should have been let go but was not. Also during this time the other coworker I had mentioned still continued to be late. On March 23rd I was seen by a physician and given an off work order for the following day 3/24/2015. When I came in on the 25th I was informed of my termination. So is my termination just if not all employees are held to the same rules?


Asked on 3/30/15, 8:24 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Nothing requires an employer to treat all employees equally, by the same rules, or even fairly, as long as it does not breach a contract, and is not done as part of discrimination based on a protected classification such as race, religion or gender.

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Answered on 3/30/15, 8:30 pm
Charles Perry Law Offices of Charles R. Perry

I see no basis for you to challenge your termination, based on what you wrote.

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Answered on 3/30/15, 11:21 pm


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