Q: I was bossed around a lot, talked bad, wouldn’t let change positions inside market store, can I sue?
I was working as a bakery, had no other option, manager told me that’s the only position that was available, I was bossed around a lot through the whole hours that I was working, manager even told the one in charge of bakery that “it was better when she was alone” while I was getting ready to work, manager knows that I have no experience in bakery, also manager would not let me change position, on there flyers it said I could get a discount employee card, I’ve been there for a month and I got nothing, it felt like I had no right, I resigned two days ago, I have not signed any resignation letter, my question can I sue them?.
A: I am sorry you went through this bad experience but there is nothing unlawful about your boss not allowing you to change the positions, talking bad to you, and bossing you around. In California, you are considered an at-will employee unless you have a valid contract to the contrary about your employment status. At-will employment essentially describes a working environment in which employers are free to change the terms of employment or terminate employees at any time, without cause, explanation, or prior warning provided it does not violate state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
Niran Grimberg agrees with this answer
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No, your post provides no legal basis for a lawsuit against your former employer.
While everything you report suggests a terrible place to work, there is nothing reported that suggests unlawful conduct. It is not against the law for an employer to limit your responsibilities, boss you around or bully you and generally make you feel like you have no rights. You did the right thing in resigning to find another job where they will treat you better.
Good luck to you.
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