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Wrongful Termination Law in California
Wrongful termination happens when an employee is fired from a job in violation of California laws. While California is generally an “at-will” employment state, which means an employer can fire an employee without warning or reason, there are many exceptions to this rule. If you have been fired or if you were forced to quit your job for any discriminatory reasons, retaliation, or harassment, you may have grounds for a wrongful termination lawsuit. Wrongful termination examples include being fired due to your race, gender, religion, age, medical condition, physical or mental disabilities, or another protected classification under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Additionally, being fired without warning after taking family or medical leave under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) may also be grounds for a wrongful termination lawsuit.
Retaliation in California happens when an employer takes adverse action, up to and including termination, against an employee for reporting any illegal activities at work, such as harassment, discrimination, wage violations or unsafe working conditions. Under California law, employees are protected from retaliation when they exercise their rights, and if an employer responds with a demotion, termination, or any other negative consequence or hostile work environment, the employee may have a retaliation case. A strong retaliation case typically involves evidence that the employee engaged in a protected activity such as complaining or reporting workplace harassment or safety violations and that the employer responded with adverse actions because of that complaint. For example, if an employee reports sexual harassment and is then fired, demoted, or harassed further by the employer, that may provide the basis of a case for retaliation. Other forms of adverse actions include pay cuts, changes in job assignments or location, or unjustified disciplinary actions that occur shortly after the complaint.
If you have faced retaliation at work or you believe you have been unfairly and unlawfully terminated, knowing what to do when you get fired is critical to protecting your rights. It is important to consult with an experienced employment and wrongful termination lawyer as soon as possible to assess your situation and determine whether you have a wrongful termination case. Attorneys at Greenstone Law can help guide you and file a wrongful termination and/or retaliation lawsuit against your employer on your behalf, seek compensation for lost wages, and hold your employer accountable for their unlawful actions against you.
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