Facing termination from your job can be financially and personally devastating. In California, there are various reasons why an employer may seek to terminate an employee. However, you do have some protections. In fact, California law prohibits wrongful termination....
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Wrongful Termination
How do you know if your termination was wrongful?
In most of the U.S., employers are free to terminate employment for virtually any reason and often for no reason at all. While California offers more protection to workers, most employees are subject to the whims of their employers. Still, not all terminations of...
Too many employers blame victims for workplace bullying
When you think about bullying, your mind probably goes to schoolyards and playgrounds. Unfortunately, according to a recent Career Builder survey, almost 30% of U.S. workers report that they have been victims of bullying in the workplace. You should be free to go to...
What damages are available for victims of retaliation?
Workplace discrimination is alarmingly common in California and across the country. In fact, according to reporting from The Hill, as many as 60% of American workers either have experienced discrimination or have seen it happen to others. Federal and state laws...
Understanding the law regarding protected classes and wrongful termination
There are federal laws in place to protect employees from those employers who would like to fire them on a discriminatory basis. Many employee agreements categorize their roles as ‘at will,’ which means they may be subject to termination for virtually any reason and...
Steps to take after your termination
It has happened. You've received a termination notice from your employer. Even if you saw it coming, it doesn't make it any easier for you to move on with your life. And that's especially the case if you feel that you've been the victim of a wrongful termination....
Were you terminated? Review these sections of your contract
Losing your job has the potential to turn your life upside down. With so much going on around you, it's natural for your head to be spinning and for you to lose track of your priorities. If that happens, you could make a mistake that costs you time and money. If you...
You have the right to refuse dangerous work
You and your employer may have different ideas about what unsafe working conditions entail. While you strongly believe that an activity puts your health and well-being at risk, your employer may disagree, as they want you to do what you're told. As an employee, you...
Wrongful termination and retaliation
Employers are not permitted to terminate or punish employees for their participation in a protected practice, such as reporting a safety violation or discrimination. Despite federal and state laws in place to protect employees, termination as a form of retaliation...
Hold your employer accountable if they wrongly terminated you
Landing a job in your desired profession in California can be hard to do. Many individuals don't have an emergency fund built up that they can tap into if they lose their job. This is why you may find it difficult if you lose your job unexpectedly. If you can prove...