Orange County Wrongful Termination Attorney

Even though an occupation may or may not be an individual’s only source of livelihood, it is a large part of identity, with many taking pride in their everyday contributions to the very society they live in at work.

Few situations in life can be more stressful or impactful than an unexpected termination of employment. However, it’s important that you understand that not all firings are done legally. In fact, many are directly tied to discriminatory practices in the workplace or violate policies put in place to protect the employed. A list of reasons your employer can not terminate your employment for can include the following:

Physical or mental disabilities

•         Age
•         Race
•         Gender
•         Sexual orientation/identity
•         Religion
•         Military status
•         Political beliefs
•         Whistleblower status
•         Use of Family Medical Leave or Pregnancy
•         Being a victim of abuse or stalking
•         Discussing income or workplace conditions
•         Filing a safety complaint
•         Making a reasonable request for accommodations
•         Filing a worker’s compensation claim
•         Violations of the WARN Act (requiring notice before mass layoffs)
•         Termination without cause in a situation with an implied contract