DEFENDING EMPLOYEE RIGHTS THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA

Proving wrongful termination under California labor law involves demonstrating that your firing was based on an illegal reason—such as discrimination, retaliation, or breach of contract. While California is an at-will employment state, there are clear legal protections that can make certain terminations unlawful. If you believe you were wrongfully fired, gathering the right evidence and understanding your legal options is crucial. Step 1: Identify the Illegal Reason To have a valid wrongful termination case, you must first establish that your employer fired you for a reason prohibited...

Yes, under California’s “at-will” employment law, most employees can be fired without a specific reason. However, this doesn’t mean employers can terminate workers for illegal or discriminatory reasons. Understanding the difference between lawful at-will terminations and wrongful termination is essential for protecting your rights as an employee. What Does At-Will Employment Mean? At-will employment means that both the employer and employee can end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. Unless you are covered by an employment...

If you believe you were wrongfully terminated in California, taking the right steps immediately after your dismissal can make a significant difference in your ability to pursue justice and protect your rights. Acting quickly and strategically will help you build a stronger legal case, if necessary. 1. Stay Calm and Professional While losing your job can be emotional and frustrating—especially if it feels unjust—it’s important to remain calm and composed. Avoid burning bridges, saying things in anger, or acting out. Maintaining professionalism can protect your reputation and help your...

Being fired from your job is never easy, but if your termination was based on unlawful reasons, it may be considered wrongful termination under California law. Understanding the difference between legal and illegal firing is essential for protecting your rights and seeking justice if necessary. Understanding Wrongful Termination California is an “at-will” employment state, which means employers can terminate employees at any time, with or without cause. However, that doesn’t give employers the right to fire someone for reasons that violate the law or breach an employment agreement. If...

California follows the legal doctrine of “at-will” employment, which allows employers to terminate employees at any time, with or without cause. This often raises confusion among workers about whether their employer can legally fire them without giving any explanation. While employers in California can generally fire an employee without a reason, there are important exceptions that protect workers from unlawful termination. Understanding At-Will Employment At-will employment means that an employer does not need to prove just cause to terminate someone’s employment. Similarly, an...

California is an “at-will” employment state, which means that an employer can generally terminate an employee at any time, with or without cause. However, this doesn’t give employers free rein to fire workers for unlawful reasons. When a termination violates state or federal law, breaches an employment contract, or contradicts public policy, it may be considered wrongful termination. Understanding At-Will Employment Under California’s at-will doctrine, employers are not required to provide a reason for firing an employee. However, exceptions exist to prevent abuse of this flexibility....