At the Law Office of Joel Larabee, we understand how important your job is to you. If you were fired unjustly and illegally, you are probably scared, confused and wondering if you have any options? At our California law firm, we guide you through this process. In your initial consultation, we will discuss whether or not your termination was illegal. If it was, we will fight for your rights under the law.
Were you unjustly terminated from your job? Learn your rights. Contact our experienced protected employee leave attorney to learn about your rights to family and medical leave. Call 619-516-8188 .
Was Your Termination Wrongful?
Wrongful termination is a term that usually refers to a person being fired for unlawful reasons. It can be misleading in that many firings that people think are "wrongful" may not necessarily be illegal. In California an employer can terminate an employee for almost any reason or for no reason at all. They cannot, however, fire you because:
- You belong to a protected class i.e., because of your race, gender, age, national origin, religion or disability
- You blew the whistle on your employer's illegal activity to the employer or to an outside agency
- You file a worker's compensation claim
- You reported sexual harassment or discrimination
- You took your protected family leave
- You reported your employer's failure to provide reasonable accommodations
- You reported your employer's failure to pay overtime or other wage and payment issues
An employee that has a contract with the employer most likely cannot be terminated without just cause. Most union members work under such a contract which may be either express or implied.
Other than these exceptions and a few others, employers can fire employees for any reason, even because they just don't like the employee.
Chula Vista Wrongful Discharge Attorney
There is no charge for an initial consultation. The majority of our cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. In those cases, you are not charged any fee until there is a recovery on your case. Contact us today by calling 619-516-8188 or send us an e-mail to schedule your appointment with a San Diego wrongful termination lawyer.
