Los Angeles Wrongful Termination Lawyer
Unlawful Firings and Wrongful Termination
In the state of California, most employment is on an at-will basis, meaning that an employee can be terminated for almost any reason or for no reason at all. However, when the reason for terminating an employee is unlawful and breaks state or federal employment laws, the employer may be liable for wrongful termination.
If you have been fired and believe that your termination was the result of discrimination, retaliation or other unlawful practices, you need to consult with an experienced attorney about your rights.
Rutten Law Group, PC is a Southern California law firm that practices employment law in the Los Angeles area, including cases of wrongful termination. Individuals who have been wrongfully terminated by their employer may be able to recover lost wages and benefits, emotional damages and punitive damages and attorneys' fees and costs. Our lawyers will analyze your situation and provide an honest assessment of your case and your chances for success.
Examples of Wrongful Termination
Not every unfair termination is unlawful, but when the termination is based on a reason that breaks an employment law or statute, wrongful termination may have occurred. These reasons include:
- Discrimination, based on race and ethnicity, age, gender, religion, disabilities or sexual orientation
- Retaliation for reporting or threatening to report illegal company activity
- Termination after an employee files for workers' compensation benefits
- Political disagreements
- Unionizing
- Failure to follow an employer directive to violate the law
- Breach of written, oral or implied employment contracts
Of course, not many companies will admit that their employees were fired for the reasons listed above. These companies will often give a pretext, or excuse, that will conceal the real reason. At Rutten Law Group, PC, our attorneys will thoroughly investigate your claims to understand what happened and what employment laws your employer may have broken.
Contact Rutten Law Group, PC in Southern California
If you believe that you are the victim of wrongful termination, you deserve to have your rights protected. Contact us at Rutten Law Group, PC and learn about your protection under California employment law. Call us toll free at 888-708-8623.
Located in Beverly Hills, our firm offers free initial consultations that will not cost you anything to understand if you have a claim. Se habla español.
