If you have been wrongfully terminated from your job in California, you may be wondering what your legal options are. The good news is that there are some remedies available to you. Receiving the wages owed to you If you have been wrongfully terminated, you may be...
Wrongful Termination
What are some examples of wrongful termination?
Wrongful termination occurs when an employer violates the law or a company policy when firing an employee in Oakland, California. In most states, employment is "at-will" and both employers and workers can terminate employment at any time. Certain criteria determine...
Is IBM Dinobabies Lawsuit Indicative of IT Discrimination?
Documents released earlier in 2022 related to the so-called Dinobabies lawsuit against IBM show internal communications among the company's executives that indicated possible age discrimination against older employees. The case of Lohnn vs International Business...
What is constructive discharge and how does it work?
Every year, some California workers experience adverse work experiences that cause them to leave their jobs involuntarily. If your employer has not provided a safe, positive, fair and accommodating work environment, you can elect to leave via constructive discharge....
What constitutes age discrimination at work?
In the state of California, it's often illegal to make an employment decision based solely on an employee's age. This is especially true if an employee is over the age of 40. In most cases, covered individuals are protected by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act...
What are the different types of wrongful termination?
Although wrongful termination is illegal, some California residents end up being victims of it. There are different claims of wrongful termination that are important to know. What is wrongful termination? Wrongful termination relates to an employee being illegally...
Tips for proving wrongful termination
Wrongful termination is a confusing part of the law. A foolish or vindictive firing doesn't always mean a wrongful termination in Oakland, California. If the reason an employee loses their job isn't about work, it could be a wrongful termination. It's important to...
What is wrongful termination?
Wrongful termination is a violation of the law in California. It's a scenario where an employer fires an employee in a way that violates their contract or violates state or local employment law. There are different terminations that fall under wrongful termination,...
What does at-will employment mean?
In California, it is presumed that most people who are hired are “at will” employees. This means that the employer may terminate the employee at any time, without cause or prior notice. It also means that an employee can leave the company without giving notice or...
Is it time for you to settle your wrongful termination case?
Many wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and workplace discrimination cases end up settling prior to trial. There are a lot of reasons why cases settle, but in many instances the defendant wants to save face, some time, and money. Settling your case might be...