Were you recently fired from Northrop Grumman Corporation and feel that your termination violates your employment rights? Unfortunately, wrongful terminations continue to be a problem at major corporations, and those who are affected have little to no knowledge of what to do if they wish to hold their employer accountable. Based on the circumstances, you may have grounds to file a wrongful termination lawsuit and receive compensation for the harm you suffered.
Northrop Grumman is a defense and aerospace company that employees over 97,000 workers around the world. Many of their employees live and work in Los Angeles County, and their skills, experience and dedication contribute to the company’s annual revenue, which exceed $40 billion. Sadly, employees are often mistreated and misled on their rights and legal options. For example, workers may have to deal with discriminatory and harassing treatment, and possibly, termination of employment.
If you were wrongfully terminated by Northrop Grumman, makes sure to consult a Los Angeles employment attorney. California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group is proud to fight for workers in the Greater Los Angeles area, no matter what they do for a living. We have a proven track record of successful recovery on behalf of those who are wrongfully terminated. If you are in need of a lawyer who can sue Northrop Grumman, don’t hesitate to contact us, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are more than prepared to offer you a free consultation and help you decide on the best course of action.
What Does It Mean When a Termination is Wrongful?
The concept of wrongful termination is often misunderstood. For example, people may be fired due to reasons that are unfair and totally beyond their control, but it doesn’t mean that the termination is “wrongful.”
A wrongful termination has to do with an employment decision that is based on a protected characteristic according to state and federal laws. Characteristics that cannot be used as a basis for termination include gender (or gender expression), race, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, political beliefs, having HIV or AIDS, military or veteran status, and more. Employers are also prohibited from retaliating against employees that speak out against discrimination and engage in protected activities, like filing a labor board complaint.
Of course, we must also recognize that many cases of termination are perfectly valid. An employer cannot be expected to retain workers that cannot keep up with the demands of their job, whether it’s a skill issue or from laziness or lack of caring. On the other hand, it’s indisputable that many employers use such factors as an excuse to fire someone when the real reason is based on discrimination, retaliation, or violation of public policy or an employment contract.
Available Protections Available if You are Wrongfully Terminated
As we previously mentioned, workers have limited knowledge of where to go or who to turn to if they were fired illegally from their job. So, what do you if you were fired from Northrop Grumman, but you know that your termination goes against federal or state labor laws?
As someone whose employment rights were violated, you have the option of filing a complaint with one of both of these agencies: the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) or the U.S. government’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). It’s a good idea to speak with a wrongful termination lawyer and verify which agency you should contact. Once you submit the required information, the agency will conduct an investigation and see if your allegations are credible.
In some cases, they may take punitive actions against the employer on your behalf. Another possibility is to send you a Right to Sue letter, meaning that you can file a lawsuit against Northrop Grumman and seek compensation for your monetary losses. Employment lawsuits are extremely complicated, so make sure to contact our law firm to discuss the process of suing your employer for wrongful termination.
Your Right to Sue and Receive Monetary Damages
As you can see, legal options are available to you if Northrop Grumman wrongfully terminated your employment. The process begins by filing a formal complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Your claim must be based on a qualifying reason, like pregnancy discrimination, retaliation for engaging in a protected activity, or being fired because you are over the age of 40.
Sexual harassment is another common cause of wrongful termination at companies like Northrop Grumman Corp. Quid pro quo sexual harassment, i.e., soliciting for sexual favors in exchange for employment opportunities occurs frequently within the corporate sector. But there are other categories of sexual harassment that you may have experienced and complained about. As a result, you were fired and told that it was based on poor work performance, which you know is untrue.
If you are successful in a wrongful termination claim against Northrop Grumman, you can receive various form of compensation, such as:
- Lost wages resulting from job loss
- Value of healthcare costs, stock options, 401k contributions, and other job-related benefits
- Pain and suffering for emotional distress associated with the treatment you received from the employer
- Reinstatement of your position if it’s deemed appropriate (most claimants do not ask for their jobs back)
- Punitive damages, which can only be awarded by a jury
- Cost of legal representation
How Much is a Northrop Grumman Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Worth?
There is no singular answer to this question, as the total amount of damages is based on many details specific to your job, your financial losses, and the treatment you endured at your workplace. Thus, you can have cases that are settled for $10,000 to $50,000, and on the other end of the spectrum, lawsuits that are worth $1,000,000 and above. To figure out the approximate value of your wrongful termination case, reach out to our legal team at your earliest convenience.
Contact California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group
We all expect equal and respectful treatment in the workplace, especially when a job offer is extended from a well-known company like Northrop Grumman. The truth is, abusive and illegal treatment can happen in any work setting, and that includes incidents of wrongful termination. As a general rule, there is an underlying reason behind the termination, like discrimination against workers who are pregnant or those with certain ethnic backgrounds. Those who speak out and demand protections from their employer are often punished, which falls under the category of workplace retaliation.
How you choose to deal with the injustice is completely up to you, but we want you to make an informed decision based on the laws that exist to protect you. That’s why we invite you to meet with us and talk about your experience with Northrop Grumman.
Our legal team consists of employment lawyers with decades of experience in wrongful termination lawsuits. We know what it takes to build a solid case and bring you the compensation you rightfully deserve. With that in mind, we hope you will take this opportunity to contact our office and schedule a free case evaluation.
The Zero Fee Guarantee
One thing that holds people back from contacting a lawyer is the cost of paying a retainer or attorney’s fees on an hourly basis. This is understandable, as people who are wrongfully terminated face significant losses in their finances. Many workers are struggling to cover their mortgage, utilities and other basic expenses, and as a result, hiring a lawyer is not something they are willing to consider.
We are proud to make legal services accessible to all under the Zero Fee Guarantee. Instead of asking you to cover our expenses, we demand that Northrop Grumman pay for all legal fees as a part of your compensation award. As a result, we make absolutely nothing until we secure a settlement or jury verdict in your favor.
As you can see, you are not putting anything on the line by talking to us during a free, confidential case review. By the way, we also offer second opinion consultations, completely free of charge if you have questions or concerns about an existing wrongful termination claim. In essence, we are fully prepared to assist you no matter where you are with a lawsuit for wrongful termination. Just reach out at your earliest opportunity and speak with a lawyer that can sue Northrop if you were fired illegally.
