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California Wrongful Termination Attorneys
In California, if you have been unlawfully terminated or retaliated against, it may be wise to retain the services of qualified California wrongful termination attorneys. Our California labor law attorneys are passionate about fighting for clients who have been victims of a wrongful termination, whether they were fired because of race, sex, national origin, opposition to some unlawful activity, or for taking family or medical leave. Our California labor law attorneys handle both individual disputes and class action lawsuits. They are well respected and therefore present a formidable opponent to employers who have wrongfully terminated employees without just cause. Not only will your wrongful termination claim be reviewed, but our extensive experience in employer violations of many types of California labor laws allows our attorneys to complete a more comprehensive evaluation of your entire employment experience. Our California law firm is committed to seeking justice for California employees that have been “wronged” by employers.
California Wrongful Termination Laws
Actually there is no individual law in California covering wrongful termination. Instead, a variety of California and federal statutes and California and federal court decisions provide some protections to “at-will” employees. These statutes and court decisions allow employees to pursue "wrongful termination" cases under certain circumstances.
To more clearly understand California wrongful termination, the “at will” doctrine is covered. California law follows the " at-will " employment doctrine which means a California employer generally is free to terminate or demote an at-will employee with or without just cause. Keep in mind that there are many exceptions to the “without just cause” concept. Examples of these exceptions include being fired or demoted because of unlawful discrimination or in retaliation for reporting safety complaints. These exceptions permit even an "at-will" employee to bring a legal action (claim) against his/her California employer for wrongful termination of employment. More information and a comprehensive list of examples related to wrongful termination can be found in our Definition of Wrongful Termination section.
Definition of Wrongful Termination of Employment
The term “wrongful termination” or “wrongful discharge” means that an employer has laid off, demoted or terminated an employee for reasons that are considered illegal in the eyes of the law. The most common reasons for wrongful termination of employment are:
- Termination for race, age, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation
- Termination as a vehicle for sexual harassment
- Termination as retaliation for the employee filing a complaint or claim against their employer
- Termination as a result of serving jury duty
- Termination for taking family or medical leave
- Termination for opposing an unlawful employer activity
- Termination for taking pregnancy leave
- Termination for requesting an accommodation
- Termination for taking time to vote or for political affiliation
- Termination for refusing to sign an unlawful non-compete clause
If you feel you are the victim of a wrongful termination of employment, our California wrongful termination attorneys can assess your potential case. Some employer violations may carry statutory penalties, while others may result in the employer’s payment of damages based on lost wages and other relevant expenses. There is also the possibility that punitive damages may be awarded to a terminated employee. For these reasons, it is prudent to have a California wrongful termination attorney review your potential legal claim.
Our California Wrongful Termination Lawyers
If you believe you have been fired without cause, we encourage you to contact our California wrongful termination lawyers. Being subjected to a wrongful termination can be an emotional experience, as the discharge is not the result of your work related performance. Sometimes figuring out how to get over a wrongful termination is best served by knowing your rights and possible legal remedies. California wrongful termination cases can be both complex and challenging to secure a positive result. It is no surprise then that the winning of a wrongful termination lawsuit begins with your selection of an experienced California employment law firm.
Our California labor lawyers not only assess your potential wrongful termination case, but also probe other California and federal violations that may be occurring with the employer. Our California employment law firm is positioned to handle not just individual wrongful termination cases, but many other employer violations of California labor laws, as well as class action litigation when deemed necessary. Our law firm’s primary location is Southern California but we service California clients from San Diego and Los Angeles to northern California cities like San Francisco and San Jose on a consistent basis. If you have questions about California laws concerning wrongful termination, or feel you may need to sue for wrongful termination, contact our California wrongful termination lawyers today for a free case evaluation.
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