Both California contract law and tort law allow for legal action when a third party wrongfully interferes with a contract or ongoing business relationship. When an individual other than an employer intentionally interferes with another individual's employment relationship, and causes them to lose their job.Intentional interference with contractual relations" and "inducing breach of contract" are types of commercial torts and unfair business practices in California Under the dominant view, the elements of the tort are a knowing and improper interference in the contracts or business relations of another. California Supreme Court Clarifies Pleading Requirements for Claims of Tortious Interference with AtWill Contracts. Click to share this page The California courts have held that Section 221 is "declarative of a strong public policy against fraud and deceit in the employment relationship. Justice Massengale has extensive experience in the resolution of complex commercial and contractual disputes across various practices and industries. Supreme Court of California. Mar 12, 1981. SUMMARY.