Wrongful Termination Assistance for California Employees
Helping employees understand potential wrongful termination concerns and available options.
California is generally an at-will employment state. However, employers cannot terminate employees for unlawful reasons.
Certain terminations may violate California or federal employment laws, including situations involving discrimination, retaliation, protected leave, whistleblower activity, disability accommodations, or other protected conduct.
Employee Advocates helps individuals better understand whether a workplace termination may warrant additional review.
Common Wrongful Termination Scenarios
Employees may have concerns regarding termination after:
- Reporting workplace discrimination
- Reporting harassment
- Requesting disability accommodations
- Taking protected medical leave
- Taking family leave
- Reporting safety violations
- Reporting unlawful activity
- Participating in workplace investigations
- Exercising wage and hour rights
- Whistleblower activity
Warning Signs
You may wish to seek additional review if:
- You were terminated shortly after making a complaint
- You were terminated after requesting leave
- You were replaced by a younger employee
- You were disciplined differently than similarly situated employees
- Your employer suddenly changed its explanation for termination
- You experienced retaliation before termination
How Employee Advocates Can Help
Our team reviews workplace concerns, employment timelines, available documentation, and other relevant information to help individuals better understand potential workplace rights issues.
Qualified individuals may be connected with experienced employment law professionals when appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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