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Retaliatory Discharge Law in California

Employment Law and Wrongful Termination in Los Angeles

In the state of California, which is an at-will employment state, employers are allowed to terminate employees with or without cause. Employers cannot, however, terminate employees due to discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc. They also cannot terminate an employees who reports instances of discrimination in the workplace or violations of state or federal regulations to their respective agencies.

At the employment law firm of the Bononi Law Group, LLP, in Los Angeles, our lawyers can help you understand your rights and legal options. If you believe you were fired as the result of retaliation by your employer, we may also be able to take appropriate action. We have extensive experience representing clients throughout Southern California and understand the state and federal laws that protect employees from retaliatory discharge.

Retaliatory Discharge Attorneys in Southern California

An employee may be entitled to monetary compensation, including lost wages and punitive damages, if he or she has experienced retaliatory discharge. Actions that are protected under state and federal laws include:

  • Serving in the Armed Forces
  • Reporting violations of state and federal regulations
  • Refusing to engage in illegal activity
  • Requesting overtime pay or additional benefits
  • Reporting discrimination
  • Reporting harassment

Our firm has represented hundreds of clients who have been wrongfully terminated as the result of retaliation. We want to help our clients recover compensation for emotional and financial suffering brought on by the acts of their employers.

Los Angeles Wrongful Termination Lawyers

Learn more information about your retaliatory discharge in Southern California. Contact a wrongful termination attorney and schedule a free initial consultation. Talk with a lawyer about your options. Call our office at 213-553-9200 or toll free at 800-641-5548.

Speak to a Los Angeles employment lawyer now!

Bononi Law Group is the Los Angeles employment law firm that wants to help you get the compensation you deserve, so you can move forward with your life.

If you have been wrongfully terminated the Los Angeles employment law firm at Bononi Law Group can help you. Please call now (800) 641-5548 for an immediate, no obligation, free home, phone, email, or office consultation with our experienced employment attorneys.

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