Fired For WHAT? Who Can Help If I Was Wrongfully Terminated?
Have You Been Dismissed In an Unjust Manner? What Should Be Your Next Move?
People dread the day when they will be told that their services are not required anymore. This may really annoy you to no end and at times this move may not be lawful at all. The adopted employment doctrine of California states that both the employer and the employees have the right to terminate the employment bond unless they violate the federal or the state laws. This indicates that the termination is not considered to be ‘just’ if these laws have been violated. Here we have compiled a list of illegal causes of termination:
Not agreeing to break any law
Speaking against discrimination or issues related to worker’s compensation or even sexual harassment
Not following the spoken and written employment agreement
Not following the labor laws or collective agreements
Taking leave which you are entitled to under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Employees who have been suddenly terminated tend to get quite upset and depressed, however there are numerous ways to safeguard your rights.
Here we share some tips which will be beneficial to you:
Go through the contract of employment to know about your rights.
Never retaliate against the employer.
Find out the real reason which has led to termination.
Find out about who took the stand and terminated you.
Ask for a copy of your personnel file.
Give back all the company properties which were in your possession. You should also adhere to the post employment procedure which is stated in the employee manual.
If you feel that your termination is illegal, you should get in touch with a California labor law attorney. After they have ascertained that your claim is justified, you may also be reinstated or you can claim for compensation and damages. You can seek the assistance of a competent labor law attorney who will help you in the below mentioned ways:
Getting the employee reinstated.
Trying to press for pay back.
Compensation for emotional pressure.
Get penalties for the damage to prevent the employers from indulging in any illegal activities in the future.
They may ask for the employer’s policy to be modified.
The employer may not always have complete control. You too can gain some amount of control.
Labor Laws are not simple, and if you require any assistance to handle your queries related to your employment then you can get in touch with a California Labor Law attorney. The attorney will have a proper understanding of your requirements and what is the line of action you are supposed to follow.
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