California Wrongful Termination Laws: All You Need to Know
In cases of wrongful termination, there is often a violation of your rights, which may entitle you to file a claim against your former employer.
What does it mean that my employer must have good cause to fire me?
What Does It Mean That My Employer Must Have Good Cause To Fire Me? Most people in California are at-will employees, and their employers can fire them for a bad reason or no reason at all. However, if you have a written, oral, or implied contract, your employer may not be able to terminate you unless there is good cause...
Do I have a duty to mitigate my damages in my wrongful termination case?
Do I Have A Duty To Mitigate My Damages In My Wrongful Termination Case? If you were wrongfully terminated from your job, you could have a claim for compensation against your employer, such as for your lost wages and emotional distress. You may be entitled to this if, for example, you can show that you were not...
Can I sue my employer after being fired?
Can I Sue My Employer After Being Fired? One of the most common questions employment attorneys are asked is whether an employer can be sued after a termination has occurred. Like many questions in the law, the answer is “it depends.” At-Will Employment in California California, like most states, is an “at-will” employment state. This...