In the absence of an employment contract, an employer can generally fire an employee for almost any reason or no reason at all. An employer, however, cannot terminate an employee for an illegal reason.
Contact a Wrongful Termination Attorney in San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose
If an employer violates federal or California employment laws when firing an employee, it may be guilty of wrongful termination. Employees who have been wrongfully terminated are entitled to all of their compensation and benefits. In certain circumstances, they may be entitled to punitive damages when the employer's behavior is egregious enough to meet certain criteria under the law.
The wrongful termination attorneys at the Armstrong Law Firm have extensive experience in all aspects of employment law. Our wrongful termination lawyers in San Francisco, San Jose & Oakland represent workers who have been wrongfully terminated, help them assert their rights under the law, and obtain the compensation they are owed. For more information visit one of these pages:
Illegal Reasons for Termination:
- Firing in violation of state and federal anti-discrimination laws
- Firing as a form of sexual harassment
- Firing in retaliation for taking an FMLA pregnancy disability leave
- Firing in violation of oral and written employment agreements
- Terminating an employee for whistleblowing
- Firing in violation of labor laws, including collective bargaining laws
- Terminating an employee because of race discrimination
- Terminating an employee for filing a complaint or claim against the employer
- Terminating an employee because she is pregnant
The existence of an employment contract may provide a basis for action, but is not necessary to commence an action to obtain justice in a wrongful termination case. Still employed but being unfairly pushed out? We may be able to negotiate a severance agreement favorable to you.
If you think you have been wrongfully terminated, or if you are being threatened with termination in violation of the law, the Armstrong Law Firm may be able to help you.
For a consultation with one of our experienced employment lawyers, call 415-692-0462 or 866-590-6082, or contact us online.
