Wrongful Termination FAQ Archives - Corbett Williams Law

What does it mean that my employer must have good cause to fire me?

May 1, 2017

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?

May 1, 2017

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?

May 1, 2017

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…

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What does it mean that my employer must have good cause to fire me?

Do I have a duty to mitigate my damages in my wrongful termination case?

Can I sue my employer after being fired?