What do you do when you’re wrongfully terminated?

1. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU’RE WRONGFULLY TERMINATED?

2. It’s horrible when you get fired. Now you have to find a whole new source of income without any notice ahead of time. It’s even worse when you know it wasn’t fair. You may have a case for wrongful termination and not even know it. Most employees in the state of California can be terminated for any reason. However, this isn’t always the case and people are often mistaken by that. What does wrongful termination really mean? This is when an employee is fired for unlaw reasons.

3. BASIS ON SUING In order to sue, you will need to prove that it was for an unlawful reason. This includes being fired over: ▣ Race ▣ Pregnancy ▣ Mental disability ▣ FMLA or CFRA ▣ Political affiliation ▣ Gender Identity ▣ Religion ▣ National Origin ▣ Sexual Orientation There are several other examples where your termination can be deemed unlawful. It is usually a reason under the California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). FEHA inhibits discrimination based on religion, race, national origin, age (40 years and above), , sex or sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, or pregnancy and conditions that come with pregnancy.

4. AT WILL EMPLOYMENT It is a common misconception that if you are an “at-will” employee then you cannot claim wrongful termination. “At-will” employment means that the employee doesn’t have a contract with the employer and they can be terminated by the will of the company at any time. This is not an excuse or a pass for a company to commit wrongful termination. If an employer fires an employee based on a protective characteristic such as race then the employee has the grounds to claim wrongful termination.

5. WHISTLE BLOWING You’ve probably heard this term before. When you “whistle blow” this means that you report illegal or an unsafe working environment to the employer, law enforcement, or a government agency. If you complain about an unhealthy or unsafe work environment Labor Code section 6310 will protect you. If you complain or refuse to take part in illegal activities being done by your employer then you are protected under the Labor Code section 1102.5.

6. GETTING FIRED IS OVERWHELMING ALONE Getting wrongful termination for a protected right is even worse. It’s unfair when you get taken advantage of by your employer. When dealing with this delicate subject matter, you want someone who is experienced. Matthew A. Kaufman who is Los Angeles wrongful termination attorney has been dealing with cases like yours since 1993. He will use an aggressive approach to get you the compensation you deserve. You should get fired for not doing your job right not for a protected reason like having a disability.

7. Contact The Kaufman Law Firm Contact the Los Angeles Employment Attorney at The Kaufman Law Firm for a free initial consultation using this contact form. Or you can give them a call at local number (818)-305-6457 or toll free number (866)-278-2385. 11111 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 1840, Los Angeles, CA 90025 https://www.harriskaufman.com/Contact.shtml/