Los Angeles Wrongful Termination Attorney

As far as employment matters are concerned, California is an ‘at-will’ state. So, many people simply assume that employers have a right to fire workers at any time for any reason they see fit, or no reason at all. Yes, employers in Los Angeles are well within their right to dismiss employees at any point in time, but the reason for dismissal cannot be illegal.

Our Los Angeles wrongful termination attorneys can help determine whether any exceptions to employment-at-will have been made in your case. Some of the common examples of such exceptions include:

• You were terminated in retaliation for reporting illegal behavior or activity in the workplace
• You were fired from your Los Angeles job because you became a whistleblower and exposed your employer’s breach of a legislation
• Your termination was in violation of the current (or implied) employment contract
• Your employment was terminated on the grounds of discrimination

In case you have entered into a written employment contract with your Los Angeles employer, you are not an at-will employee. For instance, your job offer letter may state that you are being employed for a period of two years. In case your employer terminates your employment contract before this timeframe, you may have a case. The court may be able to enforce the terms of the contract.

Wrongful termination claims on the basis of implied contracts can be challenging to prove but our Los Angeles wrongful termination attorneys will not settle for anything less than what you deserve.

While assessing your wrongful termination case, our wrongful termination attorneys in Los Angeles will factor in all important criteria, including the following:

• Whether the employer gave any reason for dismissal
• The total duration of your employment
• Your performance on the job, based on the company records
• Frequency of job promotions and positive performance reviews
• Any assurances of continued employment
• Employer’s policies and procedures concerning employee termination and related matters
• Whether you were assured of permanent or long-term employment when you were recruited

Your Los Angeles employer may have acted illegally in firing you if they either acted in bad faith or breached their legal duty as an employer in California. Some of the common examples of unfair workplace practices that may lead to wrongful termination claims in Los Angeles are:

• Your employer intentionally misled you about the chances of appraisal, promotion, etc.
• Your employer laid you off to hire someone younger who can work at a lesser salary
• Your employer did not directly dismiss you from the job but transferred you to an unfavorable location with the intention of making it difficult for you to continue working so that don’t get any severance pay or similar benefits
• Your employer takes adverse action against you to keep you from collecting incentives or other benefits that are due to you

Employers in Los Angeles cannot violate public policy while dismissing an employee. If you have been fired for the following reasons, you should immediately contact trusted and experienced Los Angeles wrongful termination attorneys at Miracle Mile Law:

• Fired for serving on a jury
• Fired for taking time off to serve in the National Guard or the military
• Fired for not coming to office on a day you went out to cast your vote
• Fired for reporting a violation of California or federal medical or family leave to the Labor Commissioner
• Fired in retaliation for testifying as a witness in a court
• Fired for reporting sexual harassment in the workplace
• Fired for reporting an employer’s refusal to pay minimum wage, overtime pay, or other employee benefits
• Fired for reporting unsafe working conditions to the OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
• A wrongful termination in Los Angeles that violates public policy occurs when your employer terminates you for:
• Fulfilling an obligation that might affect the public at large (e.g. reporting illegal activity in the workplace)
• Exercising a legal right (e.g. taking time off to vote)

Thus performing a legal obligation, refusing to violate the law, exercising a legal privilege or right, and reporting a potential violation of federal or state law cannot be the ground for dismissal from the job. It is unlawful.

If you have reasons to believe that your employer has violated a public policy while terminating your employment, our Los Angeles wrongful termination attorneys may be able to help you with your wrongful termination lawsuit.

When employers in Los Angeles fire at-will employees based on discrimination, the victims can pursue wrongful termination lawsuits. If you think you were fired because of your gender, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic, make sure that you speak with experienced LA wrongful termination attorneys at Miracle Mile Law Group immediately.

In Los Angeles, it is unlawful to dismiss employees based on:

• Gender identity
• Gender expression
• Religion
• Age
• National origin
• Race
• Color
• Marital status
• Pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and associated medical conditions
• Disability

Retaliation happens to be one of the leading causes of wrongful termination claims in Los Angeles. Discrimination on the basis of race, disability, sex, age, national origin, religion, and color are also among the leading causes of wrongful termination lawsuits.

If your case is successful in the court of law, the employer may have to compensate you for lost wages, lost benefits (e.g. medical & dental insurance, retirement benefits, pension benefits, etc.), damages for pain & suffering (which can be verified by a qualified mental health professional), punitive damages, and legal fees. Punitive damages are typically awarded by the court in the severest of wrongful termination cases to not only punish the employer on the wrong side of the law but also deter similar unlawful actions in the future. The final compensation varies as per the situation and the merits of the case.

Do you have questions about wrongful termination in Los Angeles? You can discuss your case confidentially with our skilled Los Angeles wrongful termination lawyers right away.

Wrongful termination claims in Los Angeles are typically filed under the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 or California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA). In case the claim has to be filed with the EEOC first, it has to be done within 300 days of termination from the job.

When you are unlawfully fired from your job, or face discriminatory behavior or harassment leading up to job loss, it is important that you do not sit back and move on with your life. If you don’t act now, someone else will be treated the same way as you were in the future.

We are available 24/7 to help you with your wrongful termination case as soon as possible. Our Los Angeles wrongful termination lawyers will work to uphold your legal rights and assist you in securing the maximum possible compensation.