If I was terminated because the owner’s wife does not like me and I am a 1099 employee, what are my rights?
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If I was terminated because the owner’s wife does not like me and I am a 1099 employee, what are my rights?
Asked on December 19, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, in a case like this, you probably do not have any rights unless the termination violated the terms of a contract; if it did, you may enforce that contract and your rights under it. However, without a contract, an employer may generally fire employees at will and for any reason--including that the employer's wife does not like them--and may similarly cease employing or giving business to independent contractors (which are often, but mistakenly, called "1099 employees").
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