In the state of California, employers are protected by law since they can regulate and terminate the employment contract of workers without having to give reasons. However, unfair dismissals are illegal and can be sued for wrongful termination.
How should I proceed with my case if I believe that the reason for my termination is unfair?
Unfortunately, many employers decide to terminate a contract early due to their employees’ racial, gender, or sexual orientation. These are considered illegal reasons to fire a worker, so the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) may provide the employee with protection when being fired without apparent cause.
How can I know if the dismissal is unfair or not?
To do this, I must consider some aspects: has the employer violated a law by firing me? If my company has violated my rights as an employee or has violated the employment contract, then the employer should be held accountable for their actions. Likewise, he may face possible legal claims for breach of contract or illegal actions. On the other hand, if my work is voluntary and there is no labor agreement or contract involved, there would be no breach of contract. The job would be classified as voluntary, so a termination would not violate an agreement between the employer and the employee. In the latter case, there is no breach of contract claim, but legal action can still be taken against the employer if the termination was discriminatory, retaliatory, or against public policy.
If you have experienced a situation of this nature, you can always count on Lipeles Law Group to help you. We will discuss every legal step with you before taking action to help you to secure justice.
