Altadena Wrongful Termination Lawyer Here to Fight for You
Unless your employment contract includes language that states you can only be fired for “good cause,” California’s at-will employment law allows your employer to fire you for any lawful reason. That said, many workers are terminated for unlawful reasons every year.
If you believe your employer has discharged you because of a protected category or for another reason prohibited by California law, you’ll want to hire a California Wrongful Termination Lawyer. An Altadena wrongful termination lawyer from Domb & Rauchwerger can determine if you have grounds for a claim and pursue remedies for the monetary loss and other challenges you’ve suffered.
For a free legal consultation with a wrongful termination lawyer serving Altadena, call 213-537-9225
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 our Altadena 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:
- Race
- Gender
- Sex
- Sexual orientation or gender identity
- Age, if over 40
- Skin color
- National origin
- Pregnancy status
- Marital status
- Religion
- Disability
- Genetic information
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.
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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
Proving a wrongful termination case is difficult, as your Altadena lawyer will have to show that your employer fired you because you belong to a protected class or because you engaged in a protected activity. Fortunately, our team has a great deal of experience with these types of claims and can prove your case by taking one or more of the following actions:
- Proving that your employer was aware of your protected category or your participation in a protected activity
- Using evidence to challenge your employer’s reason for firing you
- Showing that you were treated differently from co-workers who aren’t part of your protected class or didn’t engage in the protected activity you participated in
Take Action on Your Behalf
Once your attorney has organized relevant evidence and constructed a strong argument as to why you deserve compensation, they’ll take action against your employer. Depending on the details of your case, your lawyer may take several or more of the following actions:
- File a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- File a charge with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)
- File a lawsuit against your employer
Whether your case takes a claim, arbitration, or a lawsuit to resolve, our wrongful termination lawyers from Altadena will take all steps necessary to remedy the economic and non-economic losses you’ve suffered due to your firing. If your case is successful, you could receive money damages for any of the following:
- Loss of wages or salary you would have received if you had continued working
- Loss of future employment opportunities
- Emotional distress
- Punitive damages, if warranted
- Attorneys’ fees
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Our Altadena Wrongful Termination Lawyers Are the Right Choice for Your Case
Zack Domb and Devin Rauchwerger of Domb & Rauchwerger are uniquely qualified to take on your case. Both attorneys once worked as partners at one of the largest employment defense firms in the nation, protecting Fortune 500 employers from wrongful termination claims.
As a result, they know how your employer’s legal team operates and can use their insider knowledge to combat the defense’s legal tactics and get results that change your life for the better. Contact an Altadena wrongful termination lawyer from our firm today to learn more about how we can help you and take the first step toward your compensation.
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