A firing is wrongful under California law when an employer lets someone go for an illegal reason, such as discrimination, retaliation, or punishment for exercising a legal right. Losing a job does not always mean an employer broke the law. The reason for the firing is often what matters. If you believe your employer fired …
In California, if you are suspended from work pending investigation, your rights will depend on your employment status. Generally, regardless of your work status, you are protected against a retaliatory or discriminatory suspension. California law prevents your employer from using a suspension as an illegal cover-up for discriminating against you or retaliating against you for …
“Quiet firing” in California is a practice spearheaded by employers who seek to drive employees out of the workplace through harassment campaigns. These campaigns may see employers sharply reduce an employee’s pay without explanation, cut an employee’s working hours, or target employees with protected characteristics. This practice has considerable crossover with workplace discrimination. As such, …
A recent job injury left you unable to work for a few weeks or months. While your employer has workers’ compensation, you either lost your job during recovery or soon after returning to work. Is either practice considered wrongful termination? Chron has answers that may help. Take steps to protect your rights and your position. Legitimate …
Employees who have lost their jobs unexpectedly may file a legal action against a former employer over a wrongful termination. Although a firing may seem like a “wrongful” act to a terminated employee, many individuals could have a misconception regarding how the courts interpret a company’s actions. California labor laws generally consider most employer-employee relationships …
At some point when a workplace hires you, you might receive a small booklet known as an employee handbook. This piece of literature is something you want to pay close attention to, not only because it lays out important policies you need to know for your job, but it might also prevent your employer from …
When conditions at work become hostile, many California workers consider finding greener pastures. But sometimes, hostility from an employer indicates a more serious problem than simply finding a new job. Constructive dismissal, also known as constructive termination or discharge, is a form of wrongful termination in which an employer makes workplace conditions so unreasonable that …
Understanding employment law in California can be a bit confusing, given that California has its own very extensive employment laws in addition to the one set out by the federal government. However, it is vital that you understand how the law works in order to ensure that you are not being taken advantage of by …