There are numerous reasons why your employment may have been terminated but, if the reason given constitutes wrongful termination, you should seek legal representation from a Los Angeles wrongful termination attorney immediately. In legal terms, “wrongful termination” refers to any situation where an employer has discharged or fired an employee in a way which breached that employee’s legal rights. Before any dismissal can be shown to qualify as wrongful termination, the evidence must be provided proving that at least one employment law was violated.
Under California law, which is applicable in Los Angeles, there are generally three forms of wrongful termination, namely a violation of a statute, violation of public policy, or breach of contract. When you instruct a wrongful termination attorney to handle your case, we will ascertain which of these scenarios applies, before using this to determine the best way in which to proceed.
A Los Angeles unlawful termination lawyer from JML Law has the in-depth knowledge of California employment law combined with the relevant experience required to provide the outstanding legal representation you need.
As California is an at-will state for matters of employment, many wrongfully terminated employees do not realize that their employer’s behavior has been unlawful. While employment-at-will means that employers have the right to terminate employment at any time, this is subject to the condition that their reason is not unlawful. The exceptions to employment-at-will include:
When you instruct a JML Law Wrongful Termination lawyer to handle your lawsuit, we will set to work investigating and studying all aspects of your case. Some of the criteria we will take into consideration when assessing your case could include:
To find out exactly how our years of experience could be used to recover the compensation and damages you deserve, schedule your initial consultation with our Los Angeles wrongful termination attorney by calling us today at 818-610-8800.
Be aware that hiring a wrongful termination is not an expensive proposition. You might understandably be concerned that hiring an attorney is something you can’t afford, but that’s not the case. Reputable wrongful termination attorneys will enter into contingency fee agreements with any clients they take on.
With this type of agreement, an attorney only receives payment if they succeed in winning the case for their client. That means if you do not win you will not have to pay any legal fees. Thus, there is virtually no reason to not meet with a wrongful termination attorney if you wish to learn more about whether you have a strong case.
Do not hesitate to schedule a meeting with a wrongful termination lawyer in Los Angeles if you believe you have a valid case. The initial consultation is free. It merely gives you an opportunity to discuss your case with a professional who is likely to have a more thorough understanding of the applicable laws. For no cost, they will let you know whether you have grounds to take legal action.
A consultation with a wrongful termination attorney in Los Angeles will usually be most productive if you take certain steps to prepare ahead of time. Steps you should take to prepare for the consultation include:
It is also extremely important that you be entirely honest when discussing your case with an attorney. Do not make any false claims or respond to any questions dishonestly because you want to be told that you have a valid case. You will only be doing yourself a disservice in the long run if you are not completely truthful. If an attorney asks you any questions during the initial consultation and you do not entirely know the answers to those questions, be honest and admit this instead of coming up with answers that you believe may be correct.
The ways in which your employment may be terminated are numerous, as the specifics of each dismissal will be individual to that particular case. However, while the details may vary, the underlying reason qualifying you to file a wrongful termination lawsuit will fall into one of the following broad categories. In Los Angeles, and throughout California, it is unlawful to dismiss an employee based on:
Wrongful termination lawsuits may also be filed in circumstances relating to:
The most recent statistics available – the EEOC 2017 Enforcement and Litigation Data – illustrate that retaliation was the leading cause of wrongful termination last year, followed by race and disability. If you are interested in the figures, here is a brief overview of how many wrongful termination cases fell into each of the above categories:
Retaliation is, by far, the most common cause of wrongful termination in California, meaning it is highly likely that you may have experienced this behavior before being wrongfully dismissed from your job. As briefly outlined above, retaliation is a term used to describe any adverse actions or behavior which arise after an employee makes a complaint about discrimination or another violation of their employment rights. If you have complained about sexual harassment, unfair pay, gender discrimination, or another breach in the workplace, only to find yourself the victim of further harassment, and unfair termination attorney could help you to recover damages in respect of your ordeal.
Some of the employment rights afforded to workers in California, a breach of which may have led to your initial complaint, include:
Retaliatory behavior can take many forms, with some of those we regularly encounter as wrongful termination attorneys including:
If you feel that you have been the target of retaliatory behavior, or that any of your employment rights have been violated, you should speak to a wrongful termination attorney in Los Angeles immediately. At JML Law, each of our experienced lawyers is dedicated to working tirelessly to protect your legal rights, while recovering the full amount of compensation you are entitled to.
While we believe that it is best for all involved to reach a settlement without going to court, you can be confident that your JML Law wrongful dismissal attorney is willing and able to aggressively fight your case in court when required.
If you or a loved one have been wrongfully terminated, you may be entitled to various types of compensation if your case is successful. This can include the following:
The total amount of compensation awarded in these cases will vary depending on the factors related to each particular situation. A skilled Los Angeles wrongful death attorney will use their resources and legal expertise to conduct a complete investigation into the claim and properly calculate your losses.
It is crucial that you contact an attorney to help you with your wrongful termination case as soon as possible. Each state is responsible for setting time limits for how long wrongful termination victims have to file a civil lawsuit. In California, the wrongful termination statute of limitations will vary depending on the actual alleged cause of the termination.
For wrongful terminations that occurred as a violation of public policy, the terminated employee will have two years to file their lawsuit against the employer.
For wrongful termination that occurred as a result of discrimination or harassment, the terminated employee will have to abide by various deadlines. In general, these claims can be filed under two laws:
If federal or state agencies do not resolve the issue in the desired manner, they will issue a notice of right to sue to the terminated employee. After this notice has been issued, the terminated employee will have 90 days to file their civil claim in court.
If federal or state agencies do not resolve the issue in the desired manner, they will issue a notice of right to sue to the terminated employee. After this notice has been issued, the terminated employee will have 90 days to file their civil claim in court.
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Every case is unique and needs to be evaluated by our experienced lawyers. If you have been injured in a work-related accident,