Even though California is an at-will state, meaning an employee can be fired without cause as long as the employer remains compliant with state and federal labor laws.
Can you be fired for no reason?
Yes, you can. You can be fired without warning and a reason, but if the employer violates the CA labor laws, then they can come under fire for unfair dismissal and can find themselves facing a wrongful termination claim against them.
Because of California’s labor laws, getting fired based on at-will fired unfairly may be difficult to tell apart. That is where we come in. We specialize in employment law and we 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. This can be any number of things, but some of the most common are:
- 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 worker’s compensation claim
California 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.
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.
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If you’ve been fired for no reason in California and feel it was unjust or illegal? Give us a call. We can help. We will walk you through your termination without cause case and make sure that you have the best possible outcome.
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