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Wrongful Termination, Demotion or Discipline


Wrongful termination, demotion, or discipline refers to situations where an employer takes adverse actions against an employee in a manner that violates their legal rights or employment contract.


Here's a breakdown of each:

  1. Wrongful Termination: It occurs when an employee is fired without a valid reason or in violation of laws protecting employees from discrimination or retaliation. For example, if an employee is terminated based on their race, gender, age, religion, or for whistleblowing, as well as many other reasons, it could be considered wrongful termination.
  2. Wrongful Demotion: This happens when an employee is moved to a lower position or job role without legitimate reasons or in breach of the employment agreement. A wrongful demotion may occur due to discrimination or as a form of retaliation for protected actions, such as filing complaints against the employer.
  3. Wrongful Discipline: It involves unjust or excessive punishment imposed on an employee for reasons that are not valid or not in line with company policies. This can include unwarranted reprimands, suspension, or other disciplinary actions taken without proper cause.


In each of these cases, employee rights may be violated, and they may have grounds for legal action to seek remedies for the damages caused by the wrongful actions of their employer. However, it's essential to consult with an employment law attorney to understand the specific laws that may apply.

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Can you be fired for no reason?

Yes, you can. You can be fired without warning or reason. While California refers to employment as "at-will," this doesn't imply that employers have the unrestricted ability to terminate employees for any and all reasons.


If the employer violates California labor laws, then they can come under fire for unfair dismissal and can find themselves facing a wrongful termination claim against them. Getting fired based on at-will or fired unfairly may be difficult to tell apart. That is where we come in. You need a legal team that can help you.


LFECR specializes in employment law and can assess your situation to determine whether you have a case or not. And if you do, we’ll be right there to see you through it, protecting your rights and working hard to get the best outcome possible for you.

What is Wrongful Termination?

Even at-will employment can have a wrongful termination. All states are required to comply with certain laws that promote fairness, safety, and equality in the workplace.


Wrongful termination means that the employer violated a state or federal labor law when they dismissed the employee, including but not limited to:


  • Discrimination can be based on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,, age, nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, marital status, or disability.
  • Retaliation for whistleblowing
  • Sexual harassment or not willing to go along with it
  • Wage and hour disputes
  • Unpaid overtime
  • Pregnancy discrimination (fired while pregnant because of the pregnancy)
  • Retaliation for filing a workers compensation claim


California labor law also allows for constructive termination which means that the conduct of the employer effectively forced the employee to quit or submit their resignation. In such cases, the termination is considered a wrongful termination because the employer created an environment that was so intolerable that the employee had no choice but to quit.

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Can You Sue for Wrongful Termination?

In certain cases when there is a wrongful termination the employee can file a wrongful termination lawsuit. There is any number of losses that can be incurred when there is an unlawful termination and what the employee seeks will depend on several factors. These damages may be economic such as NSF fees for a bounced paycheck or back and future wages due to the loss of employment.


How to File a Wrongful Termination Claim

Filing a wrongful termination claim in California can be a somewhat complex process. Your best bet for a better possible outcome is to hire an attorney who specializes in employment law and CA’s wrongful termination laws.


A wrongful termination case can be filed in state court or arbitration which is when two parties agree to privately resolve the dispute. It goes through a process that includes an investigation. It is important to submit as much information as you can to support your case. It isn’t always easy to prove that you’ve been wrongfully terminated, so the more documentation that you have to prove your claim, the better.


Our employment law specialists are here to help review your case with you, answer any questions that you may have, and get to work building your case to make it as strong as possible.


We will fight to get you the compensation that you deserve.

Our Process

  • Call LFECR at 844-697-4448 or fill out the form below after hours.
  • If you’ve been fired for no reason in California and feel it was unjust or illegal? Give us a call.
  • We will walk you through your wrongful termination without cause case and make sure that you have the best possible outcome.
  • When you call Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights, you may need to share your story several times with our legal team.
  • You’ll first speak with a Case Evaluator, who is collecting information that they will share with one of our Case Managers and Employment Lawyers.
  • We’ll explain the legal process and guide you along the way – so we can get you the justice you deserve. Call us today.
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