Although California law permits the recreational use of marijuana for those over 21 years of age, marijuana use remains a crime under federal law. Employers are therefore protected in firing persons who use marijuana or test positive for marijuana use, even when the use was prescribed by a physician to alleviate a disability: “The FEHA…
Employees who are subjected to illegal or improper conduct in the workplace do not always report the misconduct. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in the Workplace determined that “roughly three out of four individuals who experienced harassment never even talked to a supervisor, manager, or union representative…
Each of the attorneys at the Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. has spent almost two decades representing folks whose jobs have been wrongfully terminated by their employers. We have met, worked with, and helped people from all walks of life, working all sorts of jobs, in all sorts of industries, for all sorts of employers. We…
Protections for Employees in Southern California California is an at-will state for employment, but that doesn’t mean employees are without recourse in the event of being laid off or terminated. Those in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Burbank, and Glendale can contact Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. for help. Although California is an at will state, wrongful termination…
Employees in Burbank, Glendale, and Los Angeles turn to Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C whenever they need help from an experienced unlawful termination attorney. With a thorough approach, and in-depth understanding of employment law, the firms has recovered millions for its clients. Whenever an employee feel that he or she may have been terminated for reasons…
Fired employees often wonder what it might take to prove a wrongful termination. The best way to figure out what it takes to “prove” wrongful termination is for those employees to contact an experienced attorney for wrongful termination. Employment law is vast and complex. A consultation with an attorney for wrongful termination is a good…
Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. helps clients throughout Southern California including Los Angeles, Glendale, and Burbank. We help clients searching for unlawful termination attorneys. Our experience in employment law has helped many clients find justice and receive compensation. Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. works on a contingency basis so clients never have to worry about costly upfront…
Employees in California are presumed to be at-will employees. At will employment can be terminated with or without good cause, or even a reason for that matter. However, employee rights are protected by many laws, including the California Labor Code, the California Government Code, the California Business & Professions Code, the Fair Labor Standards Act,…
Losing a job suddenly can be stressful. In these times of unprecedented economic upheaval, many folks in the Glendale, Burbank, and Los Angeles communities are concerned about their finances and never ending inflation. Losing a job in these uncertain economic times can be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s back. The loss of a…
Akopyan Law Firm A.P.C. is a well-established employment law firm which has two of the most talented wrongful dismissal lawyers in Burbank, Glendale and Los Angeles. The firm’s practice is focused on employment law. The law firm has recovered millions of dollars in damages for its clients. The employment lawyers at the Akopyan Law Firm,…
Employees that are fired may wonder if the termination of their employment was legal. The best way to get answers is to consult the best wrongful termination lawyers you can find and find out more. The Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C., has helped scores of wrongfully terminated employees recover the compensation they deserve. See what the…
When an employee is fired, they seldom feel the treatment was fair – or legal. However, determining if the firing was a wrongful dismissal should be left to an experienced lawyer. Akopyan Law Firm A.P.C. has more than one wrongful termination lawyer that advises clients on the best path forward. We assist clients when a…
Getting fired from a job can be an infuriating experience. It not only puts the employee in the difficult position of having to find another job or career, but it also makes him or her feel like they were personally attacked or mistreated. More often than not employees who have lost their jobs feel that…
When someone is terminated from their position, they often have a lot of questions. Why did this happen? What am I going to do next? Was what happened even legal? Should I be contacting unlawful termination attorneys? While many employment terminations that occur in California are legal, there are many instances of dismissal that violate…
Getting let go from a job is never easy. It is especially distressing if someone suspects that they were terminated for illegal reasons, such as discrimination or retaliation. In some instances, the terminated employee may have the right to take legal action. The fastest way to do that is to seek the help of a…
The loss of one’s job is a devastating experience which leaves the terminated employee in a very difficult position of having to figure out a way to support themselves financially, get over the emotional trauma of having lost one’s job, if not career, and in the simplest of terms figuring out how to move on….
It’s never fun to get fired from a job. There are many reasons why an employer may choose to terminate the employment relationship with it’s employee, many of which are perfectly legal even if unpleasant for the employee. On the other hand, the law recognizes that an employer may not terminate and employee for certain…
Being terminated from a job is never a pleasant process. This is especially true for those who believe that they have been wrongfully terminated from their job. Whether or not they have a case against their former employer can be difficult to determine. Many employee wrongful termination lawyers can quickly review the facts and determine…
Since California is an at-will employment state, an employer can terminate its employee without cause. However, being at-will does not give an employer a blank state to fire whomever they please, whenever they please, for whatever reason they please. In California employees are protected from being fired based on a protected characteristic or in response…
California is an at will state for employment, but that doesn’t give employers the right to indiscriminately fire employees for any reason. There are some important limitations on and employers’ ability to terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason. One such limitation is the prohibition against discrimination on the basis of protected…
Losing one’s job, and source of income, is oftentimes a very devastating experience which leads the terminated employee to question like: Was the job loss due to a legitimate reason? Was the firing even legal or was it an act of discrimination? These are questions a wrongful termination attorney in Los Angeles can answer. Akopyan…
Losing your job can be devastating, especially during these particularly difficult economic times. Losing a job all of a sudden, with no good reason, can be even more troubling. For employees in the Los Angeles area who are unsure about the precise reason for the termination of their employment, but suspect that it may be…
Introduction: You have worked hard and dedicated yourself to your career, but what do you when your commitment is not reciprocated, and you are terminated from your job for reasons which are illegal? You can go at it alone, but the better course of action is to consult a wrongful dismissal lawyer to see if…
If you believe you have been illegally fired by your employer, then you may have the right to pursue a claim for wrongful termination in violation of public policy. If you are wondering how long the process takes, the following information may help. Finding a Wrongful Termination Attorney The first step in identifying and pursuing…
Being let go from work for the wrong reasons is an awful experience. It hurts your self-esteem, your reputation, and it makes paying the bills a big problem. It can also make it harder for you to get another job. If the reason for your termination was illegal, you should not have to go through…
Introduction When someone is unexpectedly let go from work, it can sometimes feel like his or her life has been upended. Just like that, everything changes, including but not limited to career goals, and financial security. If you or a loved one has recently gone through this unpleasant experience, you/he/she may want to consider whether…
Most folks feel that anytime someone is fired from a job for reasons that are wrong, the resulting termination is wrongful. However, for employees contemplating a lawsuit against their employer it is important to understand the difference between a termination that is just wrong, and one which is also illegal. Unfortunately, a termination can sometimes…
Employers use different excuses when letting employees go. These include “downsizing” “lay-off” “let go” “dismissed” “separated” and a variety of other ambiguous terms. The name that an employer may choose to give to a termination does not determine if the termination is legal or not. Much in the same way not ever termination that is…
Let’s face it. No one likes getting fired from their job. Being fired, terminated, or let go from a job can be devastating, especially when that job is the person’s main source of income. People who get fired are invariably hurt, and often look for answers. However, even though every employee can feel wronged by…
Do you suspect that the reason you were fired was wrongful? Do you wonder if your employer fired you for reasons that are illegal? If you have been fired from your job and you are wondering if you have any recourse, then you should consult with a wrongful termination employment lawyer as soon as possible….
If you have ever been unexpectedly terminated from your job, you know that it can be a traumatizing experience that can complicate your life in a major way, and lead to worry about the future and how to get by financially. For those who feel that their termination was wrongful things can be even more…
When people get fired from their jobs, they oftentimes go through a rollercoaster of emotions. Surprise, stress, worry are all things that terminated employees often experience. Often these feelings are followed by contemplation of the reason for the termination. Was I fired for the wrong reasons? Was I fired for illegal reasons? What is the…
Nobody enjoys losing their job. It can be stressful, frustrating, and troubling. If you’ve been terminated from your job, you might very strongly disagree with your former employer about whether or not you should have been fired. Many people feel helpless in these situations because they don’t know what steps they could take to remedy…
Terminating an employee is rarely easy, particularly when that employee has been with the company for a long time. Going through a termination is not a pleasant process especially if you care about the employee that is being fired. In those situations where termination is unavoidable it would be prudent for employers in Southern California…
Today’s job market has been hard hit with the COVID virus, and the resulting lockdowns. Unemployment numbers have reached an all-time high. If one day, you went to work only to find your things packed in a cardboard box and told that your services are no longer required, what would you do? When you are…
California itself is an “at-will” employment state, which generally means that for most jobs you can be fired for any reason or no reason. However, if the reason for your termination violates the public policy of California law, or for example is discriminatory or retaliatory then you may have a case for wrongful termination. The…
California Law on Unlawful Termination Globalization has impacted the workplace in more ways than one can count. Many large companies operate throughout different states, and some even do business in other countries. Modern financial and communication systems have made it easier for companies to do business in different parts of the country, and even the…
Taking on your former employer in an unlawful termination dispute can be scary, but that does not mean that you have to go at it alone or that you should not do it. It does not mean that you should suffer injustice and just accept what your employer did. Employers routinely terminate their employees for…
Have you been fired from your job? Do you believe that your termination was unlawful? To determine if your termination was wrongful or illegal, you may wish to consult an unlawful termination attorney for a case evaluation. But when should you contact them? There are various situations in which you may have a legal claim,…
Have you been fired from your job? Do you suspect that you have been fired for reasons that are illegal? If you are in the Los Angeles area and have answered “yes” to both these questions, you should seek out the best wrongful termination lawyers in Los Angeles you can find. An experienced wrongful termination…
Do you really need a wrongful termination lawyer? What can a wrongful termination lawyer do for you? Having a good wrongful termination lawyer is absolutely critical for anyone who suspects they were wrongfully fired. Whether it is to get legal advice or the ability to get the justice you deserve, you need a wrongful termination…
It never feels “good” to be fired from a job, but there are some instances that are not only upsetting but are also illegal. As an employee, you do have rights, and it is well worth a call to one of the best wrongful termination lawyers in Los Angeles if you feel you may have…
When people have been fired or laid off, they often feel like they have no recourse, no way of being compensated for what are illegal actions. In California, most employees are at-will, and employers generally have the right to fire and lay off an employee for any reason or no reason at all. However, this…
When to Consider Hiring A Wrongful Termination Lawyer We all want good jobs: secure employment where we can work hard, move up, and apply our skills for people who appreciate our hard work. However, human relations aren’t always perfect. Even the most adept and studious workers can sometimes find themselves on the bad side of…
Sometimes people are fired from work for illegal reasons. In such situations, an unlawful termination attorney can help you get justice. But how do you know if you have a case? And how do you find the right lawyer for you? Here is an introductory guide to helping you find the perfect wrongful termination lawyer….
Getting fired from a job can cause a lot of stress in your life. You may be busy searching for another job while simultaneously dealing with bills that are piling up. When a wrongful termination does happen, then you should immediately seek out wrongful termination lawyers in Los Angeles, like the lawyers at Akopyan Law….
