You depend on your job to put food on your table and pay your bills. When you are terminated for questionable reasons, it is devastating to your way of life and your family. It’s natural to feel frustrated and angry, but you may have legal recourse against your employer’s actions.
There are laws in place to make sure employees are treated fairly in the workplace. If you lost your job because your employer violated those laws, our wrongful termination lawyers in Sacramento can help you understand your options.
Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys has been helping clients since 2016. Let our family take care of your family. Call today for your free consultation and learn more about how our employment lawyers in Sacramento can assist with your case.
How Our Attorneys Can Help
It is smart to consult with an attorney when you have been treated unfairly in the workplace and lost your job. Some of the ways our wrongful termination attorneys in Sacramento may be able to help include:
Offer Guidance
Our legal team can provide needed advice during a confusing and stressful time for you and your family. You’ll have the support of a legal team dedicated to advocating for you when your employer has let you down.
Build Your Case
We can review the circumstances of your termination and assess whether your employer violated the law. We can gather evidence, talk to witnesses, and consult with experts to better understand what happened and how to proceed with your case.
Negotiate With Your Employer
Our team can negotiate with your former employer or their legal team and work toward a settlement. If your employer is unwilling to act fairly, we can file a lawsuit on your behalf and represent you in court.
Understanding At-Will Employment in California
California is an at-will employment state, meaning an employer may terminate an employee at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all. The employee may likewise quit at any time, as long as the reason is not illegal.
However, at-will employment does not give employers unlimited power. A termination becomes wrongful when it falls into a legally protected exception. Our Sacramento wrongful termination lawyers will review the circumstances of your termination and determine if you have a case.
(310) 526-8383Types of Wrongful Termination
The following circumstances could be grounds for a wrongful termination lawsuit. Our team will review your case and look for evidence of illegal behavior:
- Discrimination occurs when an employer terminates you because of a legally protected characteristic like your race or age.
- Retaliation happens when an employer fires you for engaging in a legally protected activity, such as reporting harassment or discrimination.
- A violation of public policy occurs when your employer terminates you for reasons that violate fundamental public policies.
- Breach of contract happens when an employer terminates you in violation of the terms of a written, oral, or implied employment agreement.
- Constructive discharge happens when an employer deliberately creates unbearable working conditions that force you to resign.
Potential Damages in a Wrongful Termination Case
Our team can work to pursue compensation on your behalf. Types of damages you could be eligible to receive include:
- Economic Damages: In a wrongful termination case, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages and other benefits you missed.
- Non-Economic Damages: You may potentially recover compensation for emotional distress caused and other psychological harm caused by the unlawful firing.
- Punitive Damages: In rare cases, you may be able to recover punitive damages meant to punish your employer if they have behaved illegally or with extreme negligence.
(310) 526-8383Laws That Protect You From Wrongful Termination
While California is an at-will employment state, employees still have rights and protections under certain laws. For example:
- The California Fair Employment and Housing Act makes it illegal to fire an employee based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, or age.
- Under California Labor Code §1102.5, employers cannot terminate employees for reporting illegal conduct or suspected violations of law to a government agency or to management.
- Federal laws such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibit discriminatory and retaliatory terminations.
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Losing your job is a jarring and life-altering experience. Losing a job because of the unjust and illegal actions of your employer can make you feel helpless. It’s important to remember that you have rights, and you can legally hold your employer accountable for the harm they caused.
You don’t have to deal with it on your own. Our wrongful termination attorneys in Sacramento can review your termination, potentially demonstrate discrimination in the workplace, or show where your employer broke the law, and work to seek compensation.
Omega Law Group has been standing up for the rights of Californians for almost a decade. Call for your free consultation, and we can discuss the details of your wrongful termination case and how we may be able to help.
