I'm curious if I have a case for breach of contract or wrongful termination? I moved out here from California for a job which started 3/22/07. Before starting the job I did sign a contract with the company. On September 28 2007, I was called in without notice and was told that they were "letting me go". No discussion previously happened, and I was in fact surprised. About a week or so before that I had a disagreement with the owner of the company but since then everything seemed to be ok. I was doing what was asked of me and in good faith kept to the agreement/terms of the contract.
Now, I realize that I was employed by an at will company, and that I can be terminated for any reason. They didn't give me a reason though, just that it wasn't working out. So, I took it as a personality conflict or a not a good fit. The feelings were mutual. However, upon reading the contract there was a paragraph that stated:
Compliance with Employer's Rules: Employee agrees to submit to all of rules and regulations of Employer. Either employee or employer may terminate Employee's employmen by written notice to the other party at any time, for any reason or for no reason.
My issue with this is that I had no previous notice and definitely wasn't given written notice of termination. They did give me a weeks' severancy pay though. I need to know if I could make a good case for breach of contract? The move to CA was very fast and so I wasn't as careful about the paperwork as I usually am. I do have emails indicating acceptance of the agreement and I have a job offer letter. However, I'm unable to locate a signed copy of the Employee Agreement. How strong would the case be given that there is an agreement via emails, indicating that I've agreed with the Agreement?
Is a legal case worth pursuing? How much could one sue for? It was a big blow to me. The paid me an income close to what I made in California. Looking for a job is tough here and the salaries aren't even close for the same job. So, it might be a long haul. I don't want to pursue a legal case if it means that there is a good chance that I would lose and waste a lot of my time and energy.
I would appreciate any legal advice that can be given to me. I'm really tired of rich greedy employers like this one taking advantage of their employees. I didn't deserve to be terminated.
Thanks,
Selena
Now, I realize that I was employed by an at will company, and that I can be terminated for any reason. They didn't give me a reason though, just that it wasn't working out. So, I took it as a personality conflict or a not a good fit. The feelings were mutual. However, upon reading the contract there was a paragraph that stated:
Compliance with Employer's Rules: Employee agrees to submit to all of rules and regulations of Employer. Either employee or employer may terminate Employee's employmen by written notice to the other party at any time, for any reason or for no reason.
My issue with this is that I had no previous notice and definitely wasn't given written notice of termination. They did give me a weeks' severancy pay though. I need to know if I could make a good case for breach of contract? The move to CA was very fast and so I wasn't as careful about the paperwork as I usually am. I do have emails indicating acceptance of the agreement and I have a job offer letter. However, I'm unable to locate a signed copy of the Employee Agreement. How strong would the case be given that there is an agreement via emails, indicating that I've agreed with the Agreement?
Is a legal case worth pursuing? How much could one sue for? It was a big blow to me. The paid me an income close to what I made in California. Looking for a job is tough here and the salaries aren't even close for the same job. So, it might be a long haul. I don't want to pursue a legal case if it means that there is a good chance that I would lose and waste a lot of my time and energy.
I would appreciate any legal advice that can be given to me. I'm really tired of rich greedy employers like this one taking advantage of their employees. I didn't deserve to be terminated.
Thanks,
Selena
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