If you are on a yearly contract and it is not renewed, is it illegal if your co-workers find out before you?

If you are on a yearly contract and it is not renewed, is it illegal if your co-workers find out before you?

My position had 2 people. Boss notified us both due to budget cuts, he would interview us both. I was out sick for a week, and he did not interview us. Then a letter was sent to the staff with only the other person’s name on it. Other coworkers knew this before me too. My boss confirmed she had the job, not me. Can he do this if he said he would interview us and he told others before me that my contract wouldn’t be renewed?

Asked on March 10, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California

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