California protects employees from being terminated for illegal reasons, including retaliation, discrimination, or the refusal to participate in unlawful conduct. When an employer violates these protections, the employee has the right to pursue legal action for wrongful termination. Call (310) 499-0140 or message our LA County wrongful termination attorney online to arrange a free consultation.

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Case Results

We have achieved significant recoveries in cases involving unlawful termination, retaliation, and related workplace violations, including:

$930,000 Whistleblower Settlement for a physician terminated after raising patient safety concerns.
$475,000 Whistleblower Settlement for an employee fired after reporting financial fraud within a religious institution.
$180,000 Retaliation Settlement for a worker terminated after complaining about wage calculation practices.

California Wrongful Termination Laws

Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee for engaging in a legally protected activity or belonging to a protected class. Key laws include:

California Labor Code section 1102.5

Prohibits retaliation against employees who report unlawful activity, participate in investigations, or refuse to engage in illegal conduct.

Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)

Prohibits termination based on protected characteristics such as race, disability, gender, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, and marital status.

California Labor Code section 98.6

Prohibits termination for asserting wage rights or complaining about Labor Code violations.

California Family Rights Act (CFRA)

Prohibits termination for taking or requesting protected medical or family leave.

These laws apply to termination decisions, reductions in hours, forced resignations, and constructive discharge situations where working conditions become intolerable.

How Wrongful Termination Appears in the Workplace

Wrongful termination can take many forms and often develops through a pattern of actions before the termination itself. Employees should watch for conduct such as:

Negative treatment or discipline begins shortly after reporting safety issues, discrimination, harassment, or wage violations.
Sudden negative performance reviews that appear inconsistent with previous evaluations.
Reduced hours, demotion, or reassignment leading up to termination.
Denied accommodations followed by termination for inability to perform the job.
Comments or behavior suggesting bias toward protected characteristics.
Termination shortly after requesting medical leave, disability accommodations, or pregnancy-related accommodations.

Documenting these incidents helps establish a timeline and can strengthen a wrongful termination claim. If you are being harassed at work and need legal assistance, our employment law attorneys in LA can help.

What to Do After Being Wrongfully Terminated

Employees should take immediate steps to protect their rights.

Preserve any emails, performance reviews, text messages, or policy documents that may support your claim.
Request a copy of your personnel file, which you are entitled to under California law.
Avoid signing severance agreements without legal advice, because these agreements often include waivers that limit your rights.
Consult a Glendale employment attorney for help understanding the strength of your case and the remedies available.

How a Glendale Wrongful Termination Attorney Helps You

A wrongful termination lawyer will:

Review personnel records, internal communications, and termination documents.
Identify inconsistencies in the employer’s stated reasons for the termination.
Gather witness statements and workplace evidence.
File required complaints with the California Civil Rights Department or other agencies when applicable.
Negotiate for compensation that reflects lost wages, emotional harm, and long-term career impact.
Take the case to trial when employers refuse to resolve the matter fairly.

Remedies may include back pay, front pay, reinstatement, emotional distress damages, attorney’s fees, and punitive damages in cases involving extreme misconduct.

Contact YMS LLP

If you believe your employer wrongfully terminated you, call 310-499-0140 or message our skilled employment law attorneys in Los Angeles online to schedule a free consultation.