Q: Is it wrong for an employer to lay me off due to covid 19 yet have someone else doing my job during this time?
I was told that with a covid 19 layoff, I should be the 1st to be offered my job back. I waited & wasnt contacted. They have hired someone else to do my job. I was always given wonderful reviews of my job performance from all my supervisors, managers, as well as persons I came in contact & have received many certificates of appreciation. I feel wronged. Can someone help me?
A: While your situation sounds unfair, this is not necessarily unlawful. However, if you believe your employer decided against bringing you back and hired someone else based on a discriminatory reason (i.e. based on race, sex, age, disability, religion), then you should contact a California employment attorney to discuss your situation in greater detail.
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