Wrongful Termination

Losing your job can be devastating, especially when the termination feels unfair or comes without a legitimate explanation.

California is generally an at-will employment state, but employers still cannot terminate employees for unlawful reasons. In some situations, a termination may violate state or federal employment laws.

What Is Wrongful Termination?

Wrongful termination can occur when an employee is fired because of:

• Reporting unlawful conduct

• Requesting medical or disability accommodations

• Taking protected medical or family leave

• Reporting discrimination or harassment

• Participating in a workplace investigation

• Exercising protected workplace rights

• Whistleblowing activities
  

Not every termination is unlawful, but the circumstances surrounding a termination can be important.

Signs You May Have a Claim

Employees often begin to question a termination when it follows a complaint, request for accommodation, medical leave, workplace injury, or other protected activity. Other warning signs can include shifting explanations for the termination, disciplinary action that appears inconsistent with prior performance, or being treated differently than similarly situated coworkers.

How We Can Help

At Espinosa-Ramos Law, we help employees understand whether their termination may have violated employment laws. We can review the events leading up to the separation, evaluate relevant records and communications, and identify whether other employment-related claims may also be involved.

Speak With an Employment Attorney

If you believe your employment was terminated unlawfully, contact Espinosa-Ramos Law to discuss your situation and learn what options may be available.

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