Our Pasadena Wrongful Termination Lawyers Will Fight for You
While California’s at-will law allows many employers to terminate a worker’s employment for almost any reason (even if it is unfair), an employer is not permitted to terminate an employee for any reason that federal or state law deems illegal. If you’ve been wrongfully terminated, which essentially means you have been terminated for an illegal reason, you have grounds for a claim.
A Pasadena wrongful termination lawyer from Domb Rauchwerger can meet with you to discuss your case for free. If they determine that you are eligible to file a claim, our California Wrongful Termination Lawyers will build a strong case on your behalf and pursue maximum compensation for the losses and challenges you’ve been burdened with as a result of your wrongful termination.
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Reasons to File a Wrongful Termination Claim
California law protects workers from being terminated for several different reasons. Contact a wrongful termination attorney from Pasadena today if your employment has been terminated under any of the following circumstances:
Discrimination
California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) makes it illegal for an employer to fire you because of your race, color, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. If you believe your firing was discriminatory, you may be eligible to file a claim.
Retaliation
It’s also illegal for your employer to fire you in an act of retaliation against you for engaging in a protected activity. Protected activities include the following:
- Complaining to your employer about something they did that you reasonably believe to be unlawful
- Participating in an investigation that involved your employer or workplace
- Refusing a request from your employer to do something illegal
- Reporting unlawful harassment or discrimination to your employer or a third-party
- Requesting disability accommodations
- Taking protected family, medical, or pregnancy disability leave
You Filed a Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you suffered an injury or illness at your place of work and sought compensation from your employer’s insurance carrier, you shouldn’t be punished. If your employer fired you because you were injured at work, you have the right to hold them accountable for wrongful termination.
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How a Wrongful Termination Lawyer in Pasadena Can Help You
If you believe you’ve been wrongfully terminated, an attorney from our Pasadena team can provide several services geared toward obtaining the compensation and justice you deserve. Here’s how a lawyer can help you:
Determine If You Have Grounds for a Claim
Sometimes, employees are discharged for reasons that may seem unreasonable but are actually completely legal. An attorney can assess your situation and determine if the reason you were fired was unlawful. If they find that you have grounds for a claim, they’ll proceed with the legal process.
Analyze Evidence
To hold your employer liable for wrongful termination, you’ll need to prove that your firing was against the law. For example, if you were discharged because of your protected class, you’ll need evidence that proves your employer fired you because of your race, gender identity, or another protected category.
If you have any paperwork, emails, or other documents that show your discharge was discriminatory, retaliatory, or illegal for another reason, hand the evidence over to your attorney. They can review the records you provide and use them to support your claim.
Your Pasadena wrongful termination lawyer may also use testimony from another employee from your company to bolster your claim. If you know someone from the company who knows the reason for your discharge, pass that information on to your lawyer.
Help You Submit a Complaint
Depending on your claim, you may need to exhaust your administrative remedies by lodging a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). An attorney can file the claim on your behalf in order to obtain a right-to-sue letter so that you can proceed with a case in civil court. The attorney will ensure your complaint contains the correct information.
Pursue Compensation on Your Behalf
Before filing a lawsuit, your lawyer can attempt to negotiate a settlement on your behalf. If your attorney succeeds in negotiating a fair payment, you’ll receive money to compensate you for the losses and hardships you’ve endured as a result of your wrongful termination.
However, if your employer and their lawyer refuse to settle, your attorney will have to take further action. Depending on your circumstances, your attorney will either seek damages via a lawsuit or arbitration.
Ensure Your Claim Is Filed on Time
If you’re filing a claim under the FEHA, you’ll have three years to do so. However, different types of claims have different filing deadlines. An attorney can determine how long you have to submit a claim and make sure it’s done in a timely manner.
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What You Could Gain from a Successful Claim
If the jury or arbitrator rules in your favor, then depending on how your wrongful termination has affected your finances and personal life, you could be awarded the following damages:
- Economic damages: These damages can make up for the lost income you would have made if your employment hadn’t been wrongfully terminated. If your employer said or did something that stopped you from getting another job after you were fired, you could also receive compensation for future income loss.
- Non-economic damages: If you experienced emotional distress due to your unlawful discharge, you could be entitled to receive non-economic damages. These damages can give you the financial support you need to cope with the mental pain you’re experiencing and even pay for mental health counseling.
- Punitive damages: If your employer’s actions were particularly egregious, malicious, or fraudulent, a jury could also award punitive damages. These damages act as a punishment for the defendant but can also give you some extra compensation for the setbacks you’ve faced due to your discharge.
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Why Domb Rauchwerger Is the Right Firm for Your Case
Zack Domb and Devin Rauchwerger are former partners from a firm that represented some of the largest employers in the nation. For years, they defended Fortune 500 employers from wrongful termination and other employment-related claims. As a result, they’re aware of the strategies that the company’s legal team will use and Domb & Rauchwerger know how to combat them.
Domb Rauchwerger understands how emotionally and financially devastating wrongful termination can be. That’s why they’re committed to guiding clients like yourself through the legal process with compassion and understanding while still taking an aggressive approach and taking the steps necessary to obtain compensation.
Discuss Your Case With a Skilled Pasadena Wrongful Termination Attorney
The team at Domb Rauchwerger has obtained countless impressive settlements and verdicts on behalf of workers who’ve experienced sexual harassment, retaliation, discrimination, and wrongful termination. They have what it takes to build a facts-based claim on your behalf and demand the compensation you’re owed.
Contact a Pasadena wrongful termination lawyer to schedule a free consultation and find out if you’re eligible to pursue financial remedies.
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