California is an "at-will" employment state. This means that for most employees, their employer may fire them at any time for any reason. The termination may be unfair, but it is not unlawful. However, there are situations where job termination may be unlawful:
- If the termination was unlawful discrimination on the basis of your age, race, sex, religion, national origin or other protected classification.
- If the termination was in retaliation for exercising your rights, such as taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), filing a sexual harassment complaint or supporting another's claim.
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If you had a written or verbal employment contract and the termination violated the terms and conditions of that contract.
Contact a San Jose Wrongful Termination Lawyer Today!
At The Armstrong Law Firm, our San Jose wrongful termination lawyers offer a free initial consultation to analyze your termination to determine if it violated the law. If we take your case, our San Jose attorneys will then clearly explain your options and develop a strategy to secure the best possible resolution for your situation. We represent terminated employees in San Jose and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Call 408-465-5627, toll free at 866-590-6082, or contact us online.
When Is Termination Considered Wrongful Under the Law?
There are state and federal laws that control how an employee may be treated, including what grounds are permissible for termination. If any of those laws have been violated, our San Jose wrongful termination lawyers will aggressively protect your rights.
The following are examples of wrongful termination:
- Termination in violation of California and federal anti-discrimination laws.
- Termination as a form of sexual harassment.
- Termination of an employee for becoming pregnant.
- Termination in retaliation for taking an FMLA pregnancy disability leave.
- Termination for taking an FMLA leave for a serious medical condition.
- Termination for whistleblowing.
- Termination because of racial discrimination.
- Termination an employee for filing a complaint or legal claim against his or her employer.
- Termination in violation of oral or written employment agreements.
San Jose Illegal Firing Attorneys
If you have questions regarding the legality of your loss of employment, turn to our San Jose wrongful termination lawyers. The Armstrong Law Firm has a record of successfully defending the rights of employees. Call 408-465-5627, toll free at 866-590-6082, or contact us online to schedule your free initial consultation.
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