Wrongful Termination

It’s a question that plagues many employees: Can I get fired for calling in sick? The answer, though seemingly straightforward, involves various factors, including employment laws, company policies, and the circumstances surrounding your absence. Generally, an employer cannot fire you for calling in sick. If you have experienced a change in...

As an LGBTQ person in the workforce, you may wonder whether or not to publicly come out at work. While there are definite benefits to being out and proud in your workplace, it may also lead to incidents of harassment and hostility.  According to a survey done by the Center for...

Wrongful termination is when an employee is fired for reasons that violate the law or their employment contract. California’s comprehensive labor laws intensify this issue by safeguarding worker rights. While bosses can usually fire employees for any reason (or no reason), they can’t do it for illegal reasons like discrimination or...

What happens if you were fired at work without a warning? Would you be able to file a lawsuit against your employer for firing you without a written warning? Generally, being fired without a warning is not enough to raise a legal claim against your employer. However, there are some scenarios...

Imagine you have been working at a company for several years. Suddenly, one day, your manager changes. After a week of the new manager in position, he gives you your last check and says you are no longer needed. During that week of working for the new manager, he emailed you...

One of the most disruptive things that could happen to you in your day-to-day life would be being let go from your job. This can oftentimes come with feelings of frustration, sadness, and most of all insecurity, Insecurity about how you are going to provide for yourself, for your family, and...

What is Wrongful Termination? Wrongful termination occurs when an employer dismisses an employee for illegal reasons. This can include being fired for: being part of a protected class, firing an employee in retaliation for them participating in a protected activity such as reporting illegal activity at work, breaches of contract, or...