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Western Dental, officially known as Western Dental & Orthodontics, is a chain of dentistry offices throughout California, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada. Headquartered in Orange, California, Western Dental is one of the largest providers of dental services in the U.S. Unfortunately, this company went through a series of legal issues starting from the late 1990s, due to a series of medical malpractice lawsuits. The level of care provided to patients has improved in recent years, but the treatment of their employees is a different story.

Were you a victim of wrongful termination by a Western Dental location, or unfair treatment at work based on discrimination, harassment, or retaliation? Did you have a slip and fall at work or some other type of accident and need legal advice on your rights and legal options? The Employment Attorneys Group would like to speak with you during a free, one-on-one consultation. We are ready to take on your case and fight aggressively for the settlement you deserve.

Your Eligibility for a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit

Because California is an “at will” employment state, many employees are confused about their legal rights when they are fired from their job. If at will means both the employer and employee can terminate the working relationship at any time, then what does it mean to be “wrongfully” terminated?

Essentially, employers cannot discriminate against an employee based on “protected characteristics” as defined by the federal government’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Discrimination can take place in various forms, including harassment, bullying, demotion, and termination of employment. Below are some examples of unlawful reasons that you can be fired for:

  • Having a physical / mental disability, or developing a disability during the course of employment
  • Discrimination against a pregnant employee or one that asserts their right to breastfeeding accommodations
  • Discrimination against an employee’s age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, national identity, or ethnicity
  • Status as an HIV / AIDS patient
  • Status as a domestic violence or sexual assault victim
  • Firing someone for being a whistleblower
  • Retaliation for complaining about wages, hours, or unsafe working conditions
  • Status as an active military member or veteran
  • Political beliefs or participation in political activities
  • Forced resignation, i.e., constructive termination, where the employee is driven out due to intolerable working conditions.

Guidance from a Western Dental wrongful termination lawyer is essential to protecting your rights and recovering maximum payment for your losses. Keep in mind that you have a limited amount of time to take legal action against your employer. Call us right away to initiate the process for a wrongful termination lawsuit.
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Lawsuits involving Discrimination and Retaliation

Many people assume that you can only sue your employer if you were wrongfully terminated, but you may have grounds for a workplace discrimination case, even if you are still working for Western Dental. This is much more common than you would expect, as most employers are aware that firing is an obvious act of retaliation. However, keeping the worker around and finding ways to punish them, like demotions and pay cuts, are more subtle ways to violate the labor laws. As these lawsuits are quite challenging to win, you must speak with an attorney as soon as possible. If you’re interested in learning about the legal actions that are available to you, contact us for a free case review.

Can I Sue for a Workplace Injury?

As a general rule, compensation claims for an accident at work must go through the state’s workers’ compensation system. While these benefits are administered by California’s Department of Industrial Relations, you will need to file the claim with Western Dental’s workers’ comp insurance provider.

On paper, the claims process is relatively simple, but many workers run into problems for a number of reasons. Perhaps you and the doctor assigned to you by the insurance company don’t agree on your disability rating. Or, you don’t feel that the physician is truly invested in your health, and you want a second opinion from an out of network doctor. Overcoming these obstacles can be very difficult without an experienced injury at work lawyer by your side. For any questions or concerns about your rights as an injured worker, please get in touch with us at your earliest convenience.

Second Opinions on Pending Employment Claims

Are you in need of a fresh pair of eyes to review your existing claim? In that case, please consider a free second opinion with one of our employment experts. Some people want a second opinion before they agree to a settlement or some other important decision concerning their lawsuit. Others are disappointed by their attorney and want to know about the steps that are required to switch their lawyer. We are available to assist you, no matter the issue. Best of all, these consultations are completely free, so there’s no risk in scheduling a second opinion consultation.

What is the Deadline to File my Claim?

All lawsuits in California are subject to a statute of limitations, which is the amount of time that a claimant has to bring a legal action against an at fault party. The type of claim you are pursuing will determine how much time you have to file your lawsuit. For instance, wrongful termination claims based on a breach of contract must be filed within 2 years after the breach. On the other hand, you have 3 years from your termination date to sue Western Dental if you were discriminated or retaliated against for asserting your rights under California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing laws.

Don’t be alarmed if you are confused by this information. Just give us a call to speak with one of our attorneys, who can verify the correct SOL for your lawsuit.

How much can I Receive from a Lawsuit?

When we set out to determine an approximate case value for a client, there are many considerations that must be examined. In particular, we must figure out the economic and non-economic damages that the claimant is entitled to. While the specific damages you can recover depend on your personal circumstance, labor law compensation cases usually involve:

  • Back pay and front pay
  • Value of lost benefits associated with your job (PTO, stock options, health insurance, etc.)
  • Medical expenses
  • Pain and suffering
  • Damage to your professional reputation
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Punitive damages

Depending on the total value of your losses, your workers’ compensation claim or employment rights violation lawsuit may be worth between $5,000 and $100,000. At the end of the day, approximating a settlement value is a complicated process, so please seek help from a knowledgeable employment law attorney.

What is the Average Timeline to Settle these Cases?

In reality, there’s no such thing as an average timeline to settle a compensation claim against Western Dental. Based on the number of complications we will need to resolve, recovering your payment can take anywhere from a few weeks to several years. Our goal is to settle your claim within the 6 to 8 months, but there are situations where court intervention is necessary due to the severity of what the victim has endured. At that point, the legal process can take one or more years.

Free Legal Services for Western Dental Employees

As a Western Dental employee, you’ve made countless sacrifices on behalf of the company, with the understanding that they will respect the rights you are entitled to. However, you are now in a situation where you were wrongfully terminated or facing unlawful treatment that no one should have to put up with. Our lawyers are here to fight for you and the compensation you deserve. We have decades of experience in lawsuits involving California labor disputes and know what it takes to succeed in these cases.

During this period, the last thing we want to do is add to your financial burdens. Our Zero fee guarantee means that you will be provided with free legal services by our law firm, as we bill Western Dental for the cost of representing you. We don’t get paid unless we win your case, so you have nothing to lose by coming in to see us for a free consultation.

We look forward to assisting you and recovering maximum payment for the harm you’ve suffered. Contact California Labor Law Employment Attorney’s Group for a free case evaluation.

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