Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee for an illegal reason. Under California law, most employment is at-will, meaning an employer can terminate employment at any time for any reason — but there are important exceptions. If you were fired because of discrimination, retaliation, or in violation of public policy, you may have a wrongful termination claim.
FEHA prohibits employers with 5 or more employees from terminating workers based on protected characteristics including race, gender, age (40+), disability, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, and more.
California law prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report suspected violations of state or federal law. If you were fired after blowing the whistle, you may have a claim.
Even at-will employees cannot be fired for reasons that violate fundamental public policy. This includes refusing to commit illegal acts, exercising legal rights like filing a workers' comp claim, or performing jury duty.
Wrongful termination is when an employer fires an employee for reasons that violate California law or public policy. This includes termination based on discrimination, retaliation for whistleblowing or reporting illegal conduct, refusal to engage in illegal activity, taking protected leave under CFRA or FMLA, and breach of an employment contract.
Signs include being fired shortly after reporting discrimination, being terminated right after taking medical leave, being told you were fired for a protected reason (age, gender, race), or being replaced by someone outside your protected class.
Case value depends on lost wages, emotional distress, whether the employer's conduct was malicious, and other factors. We evaluate each case individually during a free consultation.
Deadlines vary. FEHA claims must be filed with the CRD within three years. Common law claims generally have a two-year statute of limitations. Act quickly to preserve your rights.
We have extensive experience handling California wrongful termination cases against employers of all sizes. Our founder's background in insurance defense gives us unique insight into how employers and their insurers evaluate and defend these cases. We use this knowledge to build strong cases and maximize recovery for our clients.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don't pay us unless we win your case.
We have a proven record of securing substantial compensation for our clients.
If you believe you were wrongfully terminated, contact The Azizi Firm for a free, confidential consultation. We represent employees throughout California on a contingency fee basis — no fees unless we win.
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