If you have been fired from a job, your supervisor may have given you several reasons for your termination.in at-will employment states, most of these reasons will be considered legal, even if they seem unreasonable or unfair. Employers are legally allowed to...
Wrongful Termination
What qualifies as wrongful termination in California?
Millions of Americans have lost their jobs over the past two years as companies have laid off, fired, or otherwise terminated workers. The employer’s stated reason for the action may sound legitimate at the time, but there may also be other forces at work below the...
Is a wrongful termination settlement offer right for you?
Being terminated from your job can be stressful. Sure, there’re financial implications. You could be left without the income you rely upon to pay your bills, which can threaten you with everything from collections to foreclosure. But there are other implications of...
What workers should understand about wrongful termination
Losing a job can be a terrifying experience and can leave the employee wondering what they will do. If they believe they were wrongfully terminated, it is important for them to understand the legal protections that may have been available to them. The basics of...
Wrongful termination exceptions to at-will employment
Many workers in California are considered at-will employees. That means that they may leave their jobs if they want, or they may be terminated from their jobs for no reason by their employers. Because of this flexibility in retaining and leaving employment in the...
What counts as wrongful termination?
If you've recently lost your job in California, you might be wondering if you can sue for wrongful termination. Unfortunately, the majority of states allow employers to fire their employers whenever they want without legal consequences. Your employer could fire you...
What is disparate impact?
If you recently lost your job due to a company downsizing, you may wish to determine which of your coworkers also lost theirs. Why? Because if you discover that significantly more of you are women or older workers or some other protected group, you may have a...
What constitutes a wrongful termination?
As its name implies, a wrongful termination occurs when your employer fires you illegally. Even though California is an at-will employment state, meaning that either you or your employer can terminate your employment whenever one of you wishes, certain situations...
Is PTSD a protected disability?
If you are one of the estimated 8 million adult Americans suffering from PTSD, i.e., Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, you know that your symptoms can appear at virtually any moment. At work, your PTSD symptoms may cause you memory problems, concentration problems or...
Deciding whether a wrongful termination suit is right for you
Though life is not always fair, some people may feel as if others have treated them particularly unfairly. For instance, you may have had a job that you loved to do, but your employer or co-workers may have made you feel uncomfortable due to your gender or race. You...
Why Hire Bononi Law Group?
You can choose among many California law firms when seeking an attorney for your employment law matter. Here are four reasons you should consider Bononi Law Group.