Stand Up for Your Rights If You're Wrongfully Terminated

People get fired on a daily basis. Sometimes, it is well-deserved (lack of productivity, being late for work, lack of teamwork, not doing the job properly); however, there are many cases where individuals have been terminated for the wrong reasons.

In California, thousands of individuals are wrongfully terminated each year. Many of them (about 70 percent) are not even aware of the fact that they have been wrongfully terminated. But those few who realized what was going on filed a wrongful termination claim and won big time.

Take those people as a good example of what you should do if you get fired for the wrong reasons. Do not let anyone tell you what you should or should not do. If you believe that you have been wrongfully terminated and that your employer mistreated you in any way, discriminated against you or retaliated against you, be sure to get in touch with our Los Angeles Employment Lawyers and schedule your free initial consultation to learn how you can file a wrongful termination claim.

Learn More About Wrongful Termination

Always start by familiarizing yourself with the legal terms. Wrongful termination refers to any illegal reason for firing an employee. There could be many different reasons:

• Discrimination (race, color, origin, sex, disability, religion, political views, marital status, ethnicity, gender)

• Retaliation (an employer does not have the right to fire an employee who complained of illegal behavior, unsafe working conditions, wage and hour violations)

• Harassment (every employee is protected from any type of workplace harassment and should not tolerate it)

Before you can proceed and file a claim, get informed and speak with someone who knows more about wrongful termination. Someone like our Employment Lawyers in Los Angeles; give us a call, and we will schedule a free consultation for you as soon as possible, to help evaluate your case and give you the right advice and guidance.

Research The Internet

At this point, you want to learn more about your legal rights. Start researching the internet, and look for others who have had the same experience as you in the past. Try to find forums where people have talked about wrongful termination, and see what they have done to solve their problems. You will find plenty of information about every possible situation, and in the process, get the encouragement that you need to stand up for your rights. Once you have enough information about your legal rights, you will be ready to fight back and seek justice for all the wrong that has been done to you by your employer

Look For Any Signs

Before you can file a successful wrongful termination claim, you need to be absolutely sure that you are doing the right thing. That being said, you should look for any potential signs that could help you prove that you were terminated for the wrong reasons. These situations could include:

• Your employer violates a written or implied promise

• Your employer fails or refuses to pay your wages

• Your employer does not promote you to the previously-agreed position

• You being discriminated against

• You being mistreated and abused (physically, verbally)

• Your employer retaliated against you for something that you have said or done

• Your employer fired you for whistle-blowing

• your employer violated the company’s public policy

• your employer committed fraud (and you reported it or refused to participate in it)

• your employer defamed you

if for any of the previously-mentioned reasons you have found yourself without a job, consider the fact that you have been wrongfully terminated by your employer, and seek legal help from one of our Los Angeles Employment Lawyers today. Do not hesitate to give us a call; our experienced attorneys will gladly help evaluate your case and file the claim. 

Do Not Get Intimidated

After getting terminated, your employer will most likely try and intimidate you, saying things like “you will never get hired again in this county”, or “I will let everyone know that you are a whistle-blower”. Do not get too worried about those things; instead, try and get a copy of every conversation that you have with your employer. Whether it is an email, a text message, a letter or even a direct conversation, write everything down and print a copy of every conversation. 

You can later it against your employer, and prove that you were indeed a victim of wrongful termination. In addition, if you hire an attorney, you will be able to sue your employer for more than one reason and have a valid case and enough evidence to do so.

Do you have a good attorney in mind? If not, feel free to contact Employment Lawyers in Los Angeles and have them evaluate your case for free. After the initial evaluation, you will know exactly what your legal options are and will know for sure what to do next.

Filing a Claim

Once you have enough evidence to support your case, contact your attorney and file a claim. Keep in mind that the process itself is long and exhausting and that it may take a while before you can receive your compensation. With that in mind, you should consider saving your money until you find another source of income. 

The average wait time is between 8 to 16 months (depending on the circumstances of the particular case). Remember to be patient, and to do everything that your attorney tells you. Avoid things such as:

• going on social media and talking about your problems

• talking with your employer

• talking with your coworkers about your situation

Try and do the following:

• talk with your friends and family members, and look for love, comfort, and support

• develop a hobby to keep you occupied

• start thinking about new ways to make money 

• look for another job once you feel confident enough

It is your life that is at stake. Do not let your employer go unpunished for mistreating you or terminating you for the wrong reasons. Call us today, and let us help you receive the compensation that you deserve.