When You've Been Fired for an Illegal Reason
California is an "at will" employment state, which means that you can quit your job or employers can fire you for almost any reason — even a stupid one. What employers cannot do is fire you for a reason like discrimination or retaliation.
If you have been fired from your job, and you think your employer may have acted in a way that violated the law, talk with Working Law Group about your rights by calling 805-256-7461. Our Ventura law firm offers free and confidential initial consultations.
At Working Law Group, we represent people from a wide range of industries in wrongful termination actions. Our clients include construction workers, agricultural and farm laborers, engineers, commissioned sales people, bartenders, waitresses, car dealers, and executives.
In these difficult economic times, many employers are engaging in reductions in force — mass layoffs — that lead to the firing of many employees. These employers may violate the law when their layoff lists include mostly certain types of employees, like older workers whose pensions are just about to vest.
Constructive Discharge — When it Was so Bad that You Had to Quit
Wrongful termination takes many forms and is not always a clear-cut situation. Sometimes harassment — like unwanted sexual advances from a supervisor — can make your work life so difficult that you reach the point where you can no longer go on.
Being forced to quit in this way has a legal name: constructive discharge (or sometimes constructive termination), and it is illegal. If you have been constructively discharged from your job, you may be able to take legal action. Talk to an attorney about your options.
Work Connected Again — Talk With Us About Wrongful Termination
When you've been fired, our experienced lawyers can help you get work connected again. We connect you to effective solutions by helping you take action against retaliatory discharge and other forms of wrongful termination. Get started by contacting us at 805-256-7461 for a free and confidential consultation.
