West Los Angeles Wrongful Termination Lawyer

 Whether you’ve been laid off from work because of company-wide cuts or you’ve been fired for some other reason, losing your job can be a traumatic and expensive ordeal. Fortunately, with the right lawyer by your side, you may have legal grounds to recover any costs associated with your termination, including lost income, legal fees, and emotional distress. 

Your employment is a major part of your life and vital to the health and happiness of your entire family. Losing your job because of illegal, fraudulent, or discriminatory conduct should never be how the story ends. From the grounds for wrongful termination to the types of damages you may be able to recover, a wrongful termination attorney can help you seek justice.

CLC Law Group serves those in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and Century City.

What Is Wrongful Termination?

Many employed individuals think it’s nearly impossible to be wrongfully terminated given the number of legal papers and employee-at-will doctrines you signed when you accepted the position. However, California law carves out exceptions for those who lose their job for any reason that is against California employment law, such as discrimination and retaliation.

In basic terms, “wrongful termination” is the illegal firing of an employee. While it’s mostly up to the employer to decide when to hire and fire workers, there are certain circumstances when the termination will be “wrongful” in the eyes of the law.

What Are Grounds for a Wrongful Termination Claim in West Los Angeles?

Most employees in California are considered to be “at-will” employees. At-will employment means that the employee is free to leave their jobs at any time, and employers are likewise free to fire the employee at any time for any lawful reason⁠—⁠or even no reason at all.⁠ Employment in California is presumed to be at-will unless there is a specific contractual relationship between the employer and employee that limits the employer’s ability to fire the employee.⁠ Under normal circumstances, both the employee and the employer have a right to end the employment relationship unless doing so would be unlawful.⁠

To constitute wrongful termination, employers must violate state or federal law when they fire employees. Though California is a state where most employers can legally terminate workers at any time, the law has a number of restrictions that dictate the legal grounds for which an employee can and can’t lose their job. These boundaries include the following:

  • Firing an employee because of their race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or other protected characteristic
  • Firing an employee for their political beliefs or affiliations
  • ⁠Firing an employee because the employee requested time off that they’re legally entitled to take
  • Firing an employee because the employee reported a violation of the law
  • Firing an employee for reasons that violated public policy 

Depending on the type of wrongful termination claim you have, your case may also involve other claims. In California, public policy claims also count as a type of personal injury claim, making it possible to include other damages in your compensation. Personal injury claims can also play a role in discrimination and retaliation claims. You may have grounds to recover compensation for personal injury if your termination involved damages. If your employer falsely accuses you of theft and maliciously spreads the information to sabotage your chances of getting a new job, you may also have a right to sue for defamation.

What Types of Damages Can You Receive after a Successful Wrongful Termination Case in West Los Angeles?

There are several different types of damages that are typically awarded to plaintiffs under California wrongful termination law. These include:

  • Lost wages and benefits
  • Damages for emotional distress
  • Attorney fees
  • Punitive damages

An expert West Los Angeles wrongful termination lawyer will best be able to help you understand the most strategic approach to pursue based on the facts surrounding your termination. For help, call CLC Law Group as soon as possible.

Contact a West Los Angeles Wrongful Termination Lawyer

If you have reason to suspect your employer dismissed you illegally, let the West Los Angeles wrongful termination attorneys at CLC Law Group assist. For more than two decades, our legal team has helped clients fight for their rights after they’ve been wrongfully terminated. After meeting with you one-on-one, we’ll launch an investigation into your case and the circumstances that led up to your dismissal in order to provide you with the compensation you need for any costs associated with your wrongful termination, including lost wages and psychological trauma.

For over 20 years, CLC Law Group has represented Californians in their pursuit of justice. We strive to provide the highest level of representation for all of our clients while delivering a comfortable environment. If you’ve been illegally terminated, contact us today. For a free consultation, call (310) 820-4488 or complete our contact form.