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Were you wrongfully terminated? Do you believe that your employer based the decision to fire you on a personal characteristic that is protected by law? Did your employer illegally fire you without a reason that was directly related to your work performance? If you believe that you were wrongfully terminated by your employer, you might have grounds to pursue an employment claim and receive some sort of compensation.

If you are interested in learning more about whether you have the right to pursue a claim for wrongful termination, you must seek legal assistance with the employment attorneys at California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group as soon as possible. The employment attorneys at California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group have many years of experience handling employment claims and helping mistreated employees prove their wrongful termination claims. If you would like to allow our wrongful termination attorneys to handle the claim against your employer, contact our law firm today.

What is Wrongful Termination?

Do you believe that you were wrongfully terminated? Consider the following hypothetical scenario:

An employee has worked at the same company for many years. He has dedicated a significant portion to his life to the same company, starting at an entry-level position and moving up to until finally reaching his current position. He is approaching his 60th birthday, and he begins noticing that his employer has constantly treated his differently when compared to younger employees. After a few months of constant mistreatment, his employer finally terminates him based on his alleged inadequacies in the job.

The employer claims that the employee’s work performance was inadequate; however, the employee has always been produced exceptional work. The employer then replaces the terminated employee and hires someone who is significantly younger, even though the new-hire is not as qualified as the employee who was terminated.

Wrongful termination occurs whenever an employer fires an employee for reasons not directly related to the employee’s work performance. If an employment decision, such as the decision to fire an employee, is based on a personal characteristic that is protected by either federal or state law, you were wrongfully terminated. If you believe that you were wrongfully terminated from your job, you might have the right to take action against your employer. You should seek legal assistance as soon as possible to learn more about what your options.

The Laws that Protect All Employees

What laws protect employees from wrongful termination? Without a doubt, there are many laws, both on the federal and state levels, that ensure that employees are protected from discriminatory mistreatment in the workplace, including wrongful termination. The following laws protect employees from wrongful termination:

  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (federal law)
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (federal law)
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act (federal law)
  • Fair Employment and Housing Act (state law/California)

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees on the federal level from discrimination based on national origin, sex, religion, color, and race. The Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act both amend Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, adding protection from disability and age discrimination as well. The Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, marital status, color, race, religion, age, gender, origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other personal characteristics.

If you would like to learn more about the specific laws that protect you from workplace discrimination and that make it illegal for your employer to wrongfully terminate you, do not hesitate to contact California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group at your earliest convenience. Our employment attorneys will provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your wrongful termination claim.

The Right to Sue Your Employer

Do you have the right to sue your employer for wrongful termination? The short answer is yes; you can sue your employer for wrongful termination. If your employer infringed your rights by violated any of the state or federal employment laws, you have the right to sue your employer for wrongful termination. If your employer wrongfully terminated you, you might have grounds to pursue a claim. Depending on the details of your claim, you might be eligible to receive compensation – or to even be reinstated to your previous position. Employers have to adhere to the employment laws protecting employees. If they are in violation of these laws, you have the right to sue your employer. For more information about your right to sue your employer, do not hesitate to contact California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group at your earliest convenience.

Do I File with the EEOC or the DFEH?

All employment claims must go through the EEOC or the DFEH prior to going to civil court. Who should you file your claim with? The employment agency that you choose to pursue depends on the basis of your wrongful termination. You might have noticed that although the protections given by the federal law cover a variety of personal protected characteristics; however, in California, the DFEH offers more extensive protections. Ultimately, the choice of pursuing a discrimination charge for wrongful termination depends on the specific details of your illegal firing. For more information about whether you should file with the EEOC or the DFEH, do not hesitate to contact our law firm as soon as possible.

After Receiving the Right to Sue

All employment claims must be reported to the EEOC or the DFEH; however, employees can also pursue civil lawsuits. Before you pursue a wrongful termination claim, you must receive the right-to-sue. After receiving the right to sue letter, you must prompt legal assistance (lawsuits are time-sensitive). You must ensure that you hire an attorney experienced in handling wrongful termination claims to begin fighting for your right to recover compensation. For more information about what you could after you receive the right to sue notice from either the EEOC or DFEH, contact the California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group.

The Compensation Available for Recovery

You can file a wrongful termination claim, but can you recover compensation for your wrongful termination lawsuit? When you pursue a civil lawsuit, you are likely eligible to recover some of the following categories of compensation:

  • Lost wages
  • Lost benefits
  • Pain and suffering
  • Punitive damages
  • Legal fees

The specific type and amount of compensation that you are eligible to receive depends on the details of your claim. Regardless of the type and amount of compensation that you are eligible to receive, you could be certain that the employment lawyers at California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group will aggressively fight for your right to pursue the maximum amount of compensation available for your claim. If you would like to learn more about the type of compensation that you might be eligible to receive, do not hesitate to contact our law firm today.

Contact California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group

Do I have a wrongful termination claim? If you were terminated based on discriminatory reasons, you likely have a wrongful termination claim. Once you have reported your employer to the EEOC or DFEH (or other state employment agency), you could request the right to file a civil lawsuit. If you would like to discuss the possibility of filing a wrongful termination lawsuit against your employer, do not hesitate to contact California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group as soon as possible. The wrongful termination attorneys at California Labor Law Employment Attorneys Group have many years of experience handling a variety of employment claims, especially wrongful termination claims. If you are ready to discuss your claim with our attorneys and learn more about your right to sue your employer, you must contact our law firm and request to speak with our illegal termination lawyers.

Are you ready to discuss your wrongful termination claim with our lawyers? If so, you must contact our law firm today. Our law firm offers free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our employment attorneys will answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to file your employment claim and recover the compensation that you deserve. Whether you are starting your claim or continuing your claim after it was negatively affected by the incompetence of an attorney, you could trust our experts to provide you with the legal assistance that you need. If you would like to schedule a free consultation or free second opinion, contact our law firm as soon as possible.

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