Hulu began in 2008 and quickly became one of the leading services for streaming live and on-demand content. The company remains a strong presence in the world of streaming subscription plans, but many of us do not stop to think about the workers that make it possible for Hulu to keep up with customer demand.
Unfortunately, some workers do not receive the treatment they are entitled from Hulu and other employers in California. Perhaps you used to work for the streaming company but lost your job under suspicious circumstances. When you thought about it, you realized that Hulu may have violated your employment rights when they fired you. If you were wrongfully terminated from your job with Hulu, you may have the opportunity to ask for monetary damages, like back and front pay, value of lost work benefits, and emotional distress.
The Hulu wrongful termination lawyers at our office have many years of experience with lawsuits for discrimination, breach of contract, retaliation, and other employment issues. Please take a moment to contact our law firm and schedule a free, private consultation.
What is Wrongful Termination?
The act of wrongful termination must involve a legal violation, meaning that your employer broke a state or federal labor law when they fired you. This is a complex issue in states like California, which operate under the system of at-will employment. But there are still circumstances that cannot be used as a basis for termination of employment or other adverse employment decisions by Hulu.
Discrimination and retaliation are the most common causes of termination, which is illegal under various laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Fair Employment and Housing Act. For example, you may find yourself out of a job after filing a sexual harassment complaint with HR or reporting unsafe working conditions to a government agency. Other workers are told they are no longer with the company after they come back from medical or maternity leave, which they are legally entitled to.
Wrongful termination continues to be a problem in many workplaces, even companies that promote fair and equal treatment for everyone. Being fired illegally can involve a variety of circumstances, such as:
- A company lets go of an employee because they would rather hire someone younger (age discrimination).
- A worker is targeted for harassment and other abuses at their job because of their race or nationality.
- Employees that participated in a labor agency investigation are fired by the employer.
- An employee is given a termination notice after their refusal to participate in illegal or unethical activity at their workplace
- A worker who is dealing with a serious medical condition is fired after asking for reasonable work accommodations.
What Actions can I Take if I was Wrongfully Terminated?
So, you were fired illegally by Hulu and want to know if there are ways to hold the company accountable. Can you sue Hulu for taking away your job and creating significant financial losses and psychological distress? Yes, you may have grounds to file a wrongful termination lawsuit against Hulu, but certain steps that are required before you can sue a former employer. Take a look at the legal process that may be involved:
- Depending on why you were terminated by Hulu, you may need to file a claim with the federal government’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Please be aware that as a California employee, you have 300 days to file your claim. Employees in other states may need to file a claim within 180 days of when the employment violation occurred.
- Instead of filing a complaint with the EEOC, you may have the option of working with the Civil Rights Department (CRD) or another labor law agency in California. Complaints with the State of California have different deadlines compared to employment claims at the federal level. For example, you have 1 year from the date of discrimination by your employer to file a claim with the CRD.
- After filing a claim with the EEOC, the agency may send you a Right to Sue notice, so that you can file a lawsuit for wrongful termination against Hulu. From the date of notice from the EEOC, you have 90 days to file a lawsuit.
- If your claim is filed at the state level, you must file a wrongful termination lawsuit within 1 year of receiving the Right to Sue letter.
There is much more to know about the process of suing Hulu for taking away your job illegally. This is why you should contact a Hulu wrongful termination attorney as soon as possible. Legal advice and guidance are available to you 24/7 here at California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group, so don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Suing for Compensation after a Wrongful Termination
If you qualify for a lawsuit after a wrongful termination, you can ask for monetary compensation, which has to do with the losses you suffered as a direct result of your employer’s actions. Financial restitution for victims of wrongful termination generally includes lost wages in the form of back and front pay, as well as job-related benefits. If you suffered emotional distress and other forms of psychological damage, you may also the right to ask for pain and suffering. In the event you take your case to court (this is extremely rare), you may be awarded punitive damages by the jury.
There may be other damages that you can receive as a former Hulu employee that was wrongfully fired. Make sure to reach out to a California employment lawyer, who can advise you of the compensation you are legally owed by the streaming service.
Contact Our Law Firm
You work hard to make a living, and your employer should respect your rights in the workplace, as well as government policies that protect workers from unfair employment practices. The truth is, some employers believe themselves to be above the law, or they count on the worker not saying anything because they are unaware of the laws concerning wrongful termination in California.
Our law firm can help you take control of what seems like a hopeless situation and secure the settlement you are legally entitled to. We are also prepared to represent you under the Zero Fee Guarantee, meaning you will never be asked to pay out of pocket for legal services. Instead of charging you upfront, we wait to receive a percentage of the funds recovered from your employer. If we do not secure a settlement or compensation from a jury verdict, you walk away without owing us a single penny in legal fees.
You can learn more about your rights and legal options during a free case review, so please get in touch with us at your earliest opportunity.
