Wrongful Termination

California has some of the strongest employee protection statutes in the nation. Workers in California have expanded overtime rights and numerous other valuable employment protections not available in most other states. However, California also has an at-will...

Employees have the right to expect that their employers will remain in compliance with all applicable laws. Unfortunately, there are times when employers don’t do that. At that point, whistleblowers may play a critical role in holding those employers accountable, so...

Being treated unfairly at work because you stand up for your rights can be downright confusing and upsetting. If you lose your job due to this, you may have a claim under discrimination.  Workplace discrimination is prohibited by federal and state laws. These laws...

In any at-will employment state, including California, employers have a right to fire you for any reason at all – so long as that reason isn’t illegal (or a pretext for one that is illegal).  That distinction matters more than many employees realize, especially in the...

While most people understand that businesses have the right to restructure or downsize, few realize there are hidden rules that protect workers from unfair dismissals. What seems like a routine layoff can sometimes mask deeper issues, and that’s where things get...

Employees in California have very specific protections that they can count on during their course of employment. While this is an at-will employment state, employees are protected against wrongful termination.  At-will employment means that employers can terminate an...

Performance reviews can make or break a wrongful termination case. They provide crucial evidence of your work history and can show patterns of discrimination or retaliation. It is essential for you to understand how these reviews impact your case if you believe you...

Many people have talked about “quiet quitting” their jobs. This is the act of doing the bare minimum needed to ensure their employer does not fire them. Some employers have taken this term and twisted it into “quiet firing,” which is the act of making a job unsuitable...

California has many strong workplace protections that benefit people in a variety of different professions. The state is a leader in worker rights legislation. Despite expanded worker protections and enhanced overtime rules, California is still an at-will employment...

Imagine noticing discrepancies in your company’s finances and reporting it to your supervisor, but nothing happens. Your next step would be to escalate the issue to a higher-ranking employee, but you may be hesitant to do so because you risk job loss. Firing an...