Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Hi there,

I hope you can help me. Appreciated in advance for reading!

I got yesterday letter from employer that my position will be eliminated in next 6 months. In other words I got layoff. Unfortunately this is second time that company gave me the layoff. Exactly one year ago my contract was terminated, however after two weeks of announcement I found a new job and communicated to my manager that I�m leaving in 2 weeks. Mangers quickly organized new position in US and offered me relocation from EU to US. I decided take this opportunity and I was rejected offer from new company. Eight months ago I moved to US and I�m working for this same company, however yesterday the Company decided to lay off 100 people including myself. I�m really upset that I�m facing layoff again and I did so much to move to US and now I need back and start life again. In my view the company should not treat me and my family (2 small kids) in that way and I�m looking some legal advice how I can resolve this dispute with employer. My email [email protected] .

Thanks


Asked on 1/26/11, 3:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Resolve it?? Unhappily, your have little to no recourse as an 'at will' employee in CA. The company's business and financial troubles easily justify your layoff, unless you have a contract to the contrary. Try to negotiate a severance package, using whatever sympathies you can muster.

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Answered on 1/27/11, 1:24 pm


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