Rare is the case where an employee who gets fired agrees with the termination. More often than not they feel betrayed, mistreated, taken advantage of, or simply wronged. A lot of times employees will take issue with the fact that they were terminated even though they feel they didn’t do anything wrong. Other employees still will complain about the manner in which they are fired, like for example without advance notice. These types of circumstances oftentimes lead to a feeling of betrayal, or wrongdoing. Although this sort of behavior on the part of the employer may be fairly considered to be unfair or wrong, it may not necessarily be illegal. In fact more often than not even though the employee may feel like they were wronged, and even though the employee may actually be wronged, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they can sue a wrongful termination of employment in violation of public policy. In the technical legal sense wrongful termination of employment in violation of public policy carries a special meaning and definition. An unlawful termination attorney is the best person to provide guidance about whether a particular termination is just wrong or both wrong and actionable.
Legal Framework for Employee Terminations in Southern California
Governing Laws and Regulations
Employee terminations in Southern California are governed by a combination of federal and state laws designed to ensure fair treatment. These laws outline the legal grounds for terminating an employee and provide protections against wrongful termination. When these laws are broken, employees should contact an employment termination attorney for guidance.
Key Laws
- At-Will Employment: California is an at-will employment state, meaning employers can terminate employees for any reason or no reason at all, as long as it is not a reason that is unlawful. Similarly, employees can quit at any time without reason.
- Anti-Discrimination Laws: Laws such as the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 protect employees from being terminated based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or other protected characteristics. The public policy behind these sort of statutes is oftentimes what provides the legal basis for a wrongful termination in violation of public policy claim.
Seeking Guidance from Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C.
For those facing unlawful termination, obtaining guidance from a workplace termination lawyer is critical. Analyzing the policy behind anti-discrimination laws may not be easy. Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. handles cases of wrongful termination and can provide advice and representation. Our experienced attorneys can help evaluate your situation, gather necessary evidence, and advocate on your behalf to ensure your rights are protected.
Understanding your rights and seeking assistance from an unfair dismissal lawyer can make a significant difference in challenging an unlawful termination and securing a just outcome.
Contact Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. when you need an unlawful termination attorney serving Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, and Ventura. Please see our website and our case results to see what we have achieved for clients in Southern California. We offer a complimentary case evaluation, so do not hesitate to contact us.