Altadena Wrongful Termination Lawyer

Types of Wrongful Termination an Altadena Lawyer Can Take Action Against

The law prohibits employers from discharging workers for a variety of different reasons. While ourAltadena employment discrimination lawyers have helped many clients recover from unlawful firings based on gender, race, and other categories, they’ve also represented individuals who’ve been discharged for other unlawful reasons.

Our team has the experience and resources necessary to seek compensation for firings involving any of the following factors:

Discrimination

Discriminatory firing occurs when an employer discharges you because of a protected class or category. According to California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), you cannot be fired because of the following characteristics:

Not only is it immoral to discriminate on the basis of the above-listed characteristics, but it is also against the law. If you have lost your job due to a discriminatory discharge, reach out to our wrongful termination lawyer from Altadena today. They’ll guide you through the process of filing a claim and work hard to obtain the justice and compensation you deserve.

Retaliation

You may have grounds for a claim if your employer retaliated against you for taking part in a “protected activity,” such as requesting medical leave, reporting conduct you reasonably believe is illegal, or filing a complaint with a government agency.  You’ll want to consult with an attorney from our firm if you were fired for:

• Reporting employment discrimination or acting as a witness in a co-workers discrimination case
• Reporting sexual harassment
• Requesting protected disability accommodations
• Refusing to perform or complete an illegal task
• Complaining to your employer that your company is engaging in illegal practices
• Taking part in an investigation that involves your company
• Taking a protected leave of absence for a pregnancy, medical condition, or another reason

These are only a few examples of wrongful termination and retaliation that our Altadena attorneys can file a claim for. If you believe your firing was unlawful, contact our team today to determine if you’re eligible for compensation.

Contract Breach

As mentioned earlier, your employer must have a good cause to fire you if your employment contract includes a “good cause” provision.  These provisions in an employment contract generally state that an employer cannot terminate an employee unless there is “good cause,” which is usually when an employee engages in gross misconduct or intentional acts against the company, such as theft. While these types of employment contract provisions are uncommon, they must still be upheld. If your employer has neglected to honor the “good cause” provision in your employment contract, an Altadena wrongful termination attorney can help you seek remedies.

How a Wrongful Termination Attorney from Altadena Can Win Your Case

A lawyer from our firm can provide a number of services to make your claim successful. Here’s what they’ll do to prove your case and obtain the damages you need to move forward after an unlawful firing:

Assemble Evidence

Your attorney can collect and analyze evidence that shows you were unlawfully discharged. They can use emails, hand-written documents, testimony from other employees, and several other forms of evidence to strengthen your claim.

Prove Your Case