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According to California law, most company employees are classified as at-will employees. At-will employment means you can be fired for any legal reason with or without cause and with or without notice in advance. The law allows for many reasons an employee could be terminated, but there are a few exceptions to the rule. Essentially, employees can be terminated but not for an “unlawful purpose”.

Wrongful termination is when an employee is fired for an illegal reason. Illegal reasons an employee could be terminated include exercising their rights in the workplace, discrimination and being a whistleblower (meaning you’ve complained about lawbreaking within the company).

While most wrongful termination actions fall into one of the three major categories of discrimination, whistleblowing or exercising of employee rights, there are other, less common forms of wrongful termination. A Los Angeles wrongful termination attorney can help you discern if you have been wrongfully terminated.

California law also protects employees against employer retaliation. Retaliation means firing an employee for performing a lawful act or for reporting illegal activity within the company.

A Los Angeles employer retaliation attorney at The Law Offices of Matthew Rabban can help you find out if your termination was the result of employer retaliation and get you the justice and penalties you deserve.

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What is illegal termination in California?

California is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can fire an employee for any reason, at any time and without notice as long as the reason is legal. Illegal termination of an employee, or wrongful termination, means you’ve been fired for a reason that’s not allowed under California law. Employers who are guilty of wrongful termination in Los Angeles face penalties and legal consequences. If you are fired for a reason other than what your employer states, you could also make a case for illegal termination and seek damages.

Common Examples of Wrongful Termination:

Discriminatory Practices
Betrayal of Good Faith Policies
Family & Medical Leave Retaliation
Whistleblower Claims

Is there a statute of limitations on wrongful termination in California?

Yes, there is a statute of limitations on wrongful termination cases in California and you do have a deadline for filing a claim once you’ve allegedly been wrongfully fired. The time limit for filing wrongful termination lawsuits varies.
A Los Angeles wrongful termination lawyer at The Law Offices of Matthew Rabban can help you decide if you have been illegally fired and can help file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations.

What is considered retaliation in California?

In California, employees can engage in protected activities without fear of retaliation. For example, you can safely file a sexual harassment complaint or report presumably illegal activity to the appropriate authorities. Even if the charges turn out to be false, your employer cannot fire you in response as long as you were under the impression that illegal activity was taking place when you filed the report. Any employer punishment can be met with a lawsuit from a retaliation attorney in Los Angeles.

While every case is unique, an employee can trigger employer retaliation by reporting the following:

Employer retaliation can be prompted by reporting:

Sexual harassment
Workplace discrimination
Unsafe working conditions or employee injuries
Violation of employee rights
Embezzlement or other illegal activity
Hostile working environments and harassment

What is FMLA retaliation?

California employees are entitled to paid leave for valid medical reasons under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). FMLA retaliation is when an employer wrongfully terminates or otherwise punishes an employee for trying to take time off work for FMLA covered reasons. FMLA retaliation can come in many forms, including wrongful termination of employment.

Valid FMLA medical reasons include:

Suffering from a serious ailment that prevents you from working
Assisting a family member with a serious medical condition
Caring for a newborn child

It is illegal for an employer to ignore FMLA rules and it is illegal for an employer to deny an employee’s valid FMLA claim for paid leave from work. It is also illegal for an employer to fire an employee for taking or requesting leave for valid medical reasons. Employers who violate FMLA law face penalties and legal consequences. A wrongful termination lawyer in Los Angeles can help you get the compensation and justice you deserve.

What makes a strong retaliation case?

Evidence is what makes a strong employer retaliation case. And evidence for a retaliation case is having proof that your employer has negatively impacted your employment as a result of your legal actions. Some forms of proof of employer retaliation are emails, a termination letter or other communications.

Under California law, illegal termination is automatically assumed in FMLA retaliation cases and puts the burden of proof on the employer. Instead of needing evidence of wrongful termination, your employer must prove that they fired you for a different and legitimate reason. A wrongful termination lawyer can file an employer retaliation lawsuit and an illegal termination or wrongful termination case for you and help you gather the evidence you need to win your wrongful termination case.

What qualifies as whistleblower protection?

Whistleblower protection prevents employer retaliation toward employees who have reported illegal activities or violations within the company. A Los Angeles wrongful termination lawyer can help you understand whether you’re covered under whistleblower protection for actions like reporting an unsafe work environment, illegal activity or workplace harassment.

How much can you win from a wrongful termination lawsuit?

Winning a wrongful termination or retaliation lawsuit could gain you thousands of dollars in settlement compensation. The amount you could win depends on many factors and the right Los Angeles wrongful termination attorney can help you get the maximum amount of money in your wrongful termination or retaliation case.
Damages accrued as a result of wrongful termination or retaliation can impact the settlement amount in a lawsuit.

Damages that could impact a wrongful termination or retaliation settlement can include:

Loss of earnings and benefits
Cost of seeking new employment
Emotional distress
Medical expenses

Why hire a Los Angeles wrongful termination lawyer?

Increase your chances of winning a wrongful termination lawsuit and maximize your compensation by hiring a Los Angeles wrongful termination lawyer with The Law Offices of Matthew Rabban. A wrongful termination attorney can help you build a strong illegal termination or retaliation claim, gather impactful evidence and successfully argue your case in court. With a wrongful termination attorney at The Law Offices of Matthew Rabban, you can hold your employer accountable for violating California law and you can recover losses caused by wrongful termination.

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