If I was terminated due to a code of conduct violation, was my employer obligated to show the evidence against me?
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If I was terminated due to a code of conduct violation, was my employer obligated to show the evidence against me?
I was let go following an internal investigation regarding forging of signatures on paperwork. I was called into office and after a 3 minute conversation divulging no information at all handed a packet of separation. The packet contained all medical information and one piece of paper from company stating status was
Asked on May 9, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Unless the circumstances regarding your termination violated the terms of an employment contract or union agreement, I'm afraid that it was legal and you have no recourse. The fact is that a company can set the conditions of work much as it sees fit (absent some form of legally actionable discrimination).
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