I was fired without valid reasons, pls help

[caweena]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? California.
Last Friday, July 8th 2005, I was wrongfully terminated 3 weeks before end of my 6 months probation period. My contact promised an increase on my salary by the end of this period. I was given an option of either voluntarily resigned or being fired. They did not give me a valid reason for such termination, without any prior warning (neither written nor verbal), without documented history. I suspect this is defamation and discrimination against me.

I have to give them my final decision tomorrow, and am considering consulting a lawyer first. I don't know if I should file a stress claim, or negotiate with a settlement (eg, ask them to laid me off rather than firing me), or sue them.. please help me out here dear friends.. Really appreciate your help in advance

 

[Beth3]

caweena, this is not defamation, discrimination, a wrongful termination or any other illegal act on the part of your employer. Your employer does not need "just cause" (which is what I presume you mean by valid reason) to discharge you. If they feel things just aren't working out, they're free to let you go.

If you have a bonafide employment contract guaranteeing you employment for a certain period of time, then you may have civil recourse for a contract violation but nothing in your post suggests your employer has done anything unlawful.