Wrongful Termination Pasadena

If you were fired from your job in Pasadena and believe the reason was illegal, retaliatory, or discriminatory, our attorneys are here to help you understand your rights and take meaningful action. With a proven record of results and a commitment to holding employers accountable, we’ve earned a reputation as one of Pasadena’s leading law firms for employment law.

Wrongful termination doesn’t always happen in obvious ways. While some employees are fired outright after reporting harassment or taking protected leave, others face more subtle forms of mistreatment: sudden performance write-ups, demotions, or transfers that lead to resignation. Whether you were directly fired or pushed out through a hostile environment (constructive discharge), our Pasadena employment lawyers can investigate the circumstances and determine whether your employer violated the law.

We handle wrongful termination cases involving:

• Retaliation for reporting illegal conduct, discrimination, or harassment

• Discrimination based on race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected traits

• Termination for requesting or taking protected leave (CFRA, FMLA, PDL, etc.)

• Firing after filing a wage complaint or reporting unsafe working conditions

• Breaches of employment contracts, severance agreements, or handbook policies

• Violations of public policy, such as being fired for voting, jury duty, or refusing illegal tasks

Our attorneys bring deep knowledge of both California and federal employment law to every case. We understand how local employers in Pasadena operate, whether you worked for a private company, school district, healthcare provider, or public agency, we know how to expose unlawful employment practices using emails, HR records, witness accounts, timelines of events, other evidence.

How Our Pasadena Wrongful Termination Lawyers Can Help

Even though California is an at-will employment state, the law draws clear boundaries around what employers can and cannot do. If your termination crossed one of those legal lines, whether it involved retaliation, discrimination, or a breach of your employment rights, our local attorneys will uncover the truth and pursue justice on your behalf.

At Miracle Mile Law Group, we begin by conducting a thorough investigation of your employment history and the events leading up to your dismissal. We’ll evaluate written contracts, HR correspondence, internal complaints, performance records, and witness statements to identify signs of wrongful conduct. Employers rarely admit to unlawful motives, so our role is to connect the dots and prove that your termination was not just unfair—but illegal.

We also guide Pasadena employees through each step of the legal process, including:

• Helping you understand your rights under California and federal labor laws

• Preparing and filing complaints with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) or EEOC when required

• Negotiating settlements that reflect the true financial and emotional impact of your termination

• Pursuing litigation when employers refuse to take accountability

Wrongful termination cases often involve tight deadlines and complex paperwork. Acting quickly can make a significant difference, especially when documents or evidence risk being lost or destroyed. If you’ve been fired and believe it was unlawful, our Pasadena employment attorneys can step in immediately to protect your rights and build a strong case.

Employers in Pasadena cannot legally fire workers because of who they are or because they stood up for themselves or others. If you were fired for reasons tied to your race, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, age (40+), disability, or another protected category under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), you may have a claim.

Retaliation is another common form of wrongful termination. Workers who report discrimination, harassment, wage theft, or health and safety violations are protected by law. Employers who retaliate by demoting, disciplining, or terminating these employees, can be held legally accountable.

Not every employee in Pasadena is considered “at-will.” If you had a signed employment contract, or even an implied agreement based on company policies or verbal assurances, your employer may have been required to meet specific conditions before firing you. If you were promised job security, severance, or termination procedures that weren’t followed, you may have a breach of contract claim tied to your wrongful termination.

Even when employers try to disguise wrongful conduct, the law still applies. Examples of unfair tactics that could support a wrongful termination case include:

• Forcing you out through constant scheduling changes or relocation

• Firing you to avoid paying commissions, bonuses, or retirement benefits

• Creating a hostile work environment to push you to quit (constructive discharge)

• Terminating you shortly after you report harassment or file a formal complaint

Our Pasadena wrongful termination attorneys know how to uncover hidden motives and build strong cases supported by documentation, timelines, and witness testimony.

Employers are prohibited from firing employees for reasons that violate public policy. In Pasadena and throughout California, that includes:

• Taking time off to vote, serve on a jury, or participate in military duty

• Refusing to engage in illegal conduct at the employer’s request

• Reporting workplace violations to Cal/OSHA, the Labor Commissioner, or another state agency

• Testifying as a witness in a legal proceeding

• Requesting accommodations for a disability or pregnancy-related medical condition

If your termination was tied to these types of actions, you may have a public policy wrongful termination claim.

If you win your case, your employer may be required to compensate you for:

• Back pay and lost wages

• Lost benefits such as health insurance and retirement contributions

• Emotional distress or pain and suffering

• Punitive damages (in cases of willful misconduct)

• Attorneys’ fees and court costs

The value of your claim depends on your salary history, how long you were unemployed, the nature of your employer’s actions, and whether your rights under California or federal law were violated.