If you lost your job in California because you filed a report highlighting safety concerns, you have a right to file a wrongful termination claim. The government has laws in place that protect whistleblowers and concerned employees, and there are major penalties for...
Wrongful Termination
The consequences of wrongful termination
We have written about various topics related to wrongful termination and in this blog, we will explore some of the consequences of this serious matter. In Santa Barbara and cities across all of California, many people have been fired wrongly. Unfortunately, this can...
What you need to know before filing a wrongful discharge suit
California is an "at will" state. This means you can quit, or your employment terminated for any reason or no reason at all. However, if you believe you were fired or forced to resign as retaliation, in a manner that violates contractual obligations or...
Were you retaliated against and lost your job?
Workers in California have specific rights that protect them from getting fired or being punished for asserting certain rights against discrimination or unsafe conditions. If you lost your job because you stood up to your employer, or your work conditions have changed...
Wrongful termination during a pregnancy
When someone loses their position in a way which violates employment law, they may struggle to move forward in life, regardless of their circumstances. From financial problems to a shattered career, this is a matter that must be taken seriously. For some people,...
How do you pay bills if you lost your job?
Most workers in California depend on their paychecks to pay for living expenses and other bills. Many workers are considered to be at-will employees, which means they can be terminated for any reason at any time. If you have lost your job, and you were not at fault...
Can my employer fire me for an OSHA complaint?
Employees in California are protected from unsafe work environments by both state and federal laws. If an employer takes action against an employee who reports unsafe conditions, the employee has the right to fight back.According to FindLaw, the Occupational Safety...
Is a wrongful termination case possible in an at-will state?
You may be quite familiar with the concept of at-will employment, in which either an employer or employee may terminate employment at any time, for any reason and without prior notice. You may also be aware that California is an at-will state, but one with strong...
Do “at-will” laws also apply to employees in California?
You have likely heard of at-will employment laws, or laws that allow employers to terminate employees at will at any time and for any reason without opening themselves to legal retaliation, even if that does not protect them from suits for discrimination or other acts...
California’s unique laws regarding employee termination
While facing the possible of wrongful termination in any state is a difficult matter, the state of California takes a significantly different approach to monitoring and enforcement of the typical at-will employment clauses employed by most states. While there exists...