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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Earning money is an important part of life. Even if you do not consider it your top priority, you do understand that earning an income is necessary to maintain a certain lifestyle and to meet your basic needs. In addition to that, you understand the importance of...

In the last couple months, the United States has been in an unprecedented situation. With so many businesses shutting down to slow the spread of coronavirus, millions of employees have found themselves out of work. They've either been furloughed until their workplace...

Having a job is an important part of most people's lives. You may have landed your dream job at a young age, or you may just have a job that gets the bills paid, and that is all you ask for. Of course, in either case, if you lose that job, you could face a number of...