Employment termination in California?

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My friend "Wanda" was recently hired at a Vet office two days ago by the hiring manager. Today she received a call from the Manager who stated to her that the Owner/Vet (of the hospital) told her that he had a person coming in for a working interview for "Wanda's" position. The hiring manager told Wanda that the Owner/Vet said that there was a miscommunication amongst themselves and that he was going to interview this technician come Saturday.

The hiring mgr then proceeded to tell Wanda that if the Owner/Vet liked the technician that Wanda would be terminated. Wanda is already on the payroll and the mgr has ordered her scrubs.

Wanda now has to wait until Monday to find out if she is still employed there.

Is this legal in the state of California?

rwa000

unless she has a written contract then yes,during probationary periods you can be let go for any reason even one as crummy as that

JayJay

You can be let go within the first few weeks if they find out you are not as qualified as another person they need ..especially for such a position.

Yes its legal. With any job.. most hires are hired on a probational time period. This is to cover their butts as you are now finding out.

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