Wrongful Termination Lawyer

California is an at-will employment state, meaning you can be terminated at any time, for any reason or even for no reason at all.

But not all at-will employment termination is legal, such as firings due to protected classes like your race or gender, or in retaliation for reporting illegal actions.

Hoge Law Firm in San Diego, CA, can connect you with a wrongful termination lawyer who can help you collect maximum restitution.

Wrongful Termination Lawyer

California is an at-will employment state, meaning you can be terminated at any time, for any reason or even for no reason at all.

But not all at-will employment termination is legal, such as firings due to protected classes like your race or gender, or in retaliation for reporting illegal actions.

Hoge Law Firm in San Diego, CA, can connect you with a wrongful termination lawyer who can help you collect maximum restitution.

Do I Have a Wrongful Termination Case?

As an at-will employment state, California gives employers considerable leeway when it comes to firing employees. Your employer can fire you right now, with no explanation, and it may be well within their rights. 

Many at-will employees believe they have been wrongfully terminated when, in fact, they haven’t. For example, if you are the only person of color in your workplace, your performance reviews are always outstanding, and you are suddenly fired, this doesn’t necessarily constitute wrongful termination based on race discrimination.

 
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However, under the same circumstances, you may have a wrongful termination case if there is evidence of discrimination on the part of your employer, such as:

  • Written correspondence from your employer containing racially hostile statements.

  • A history of your employer firing people of color despite excellent job performance.

  • Coworkers who can testify that they have observed racial hostility on the part of your employer.

The same principles apply to cases in which employees are fired in retaliation for exercising a right such as taking job-protected leave, filing a workers’ compensation claim, or reporting illegal activity taking place on the job. For example, it’s not illegal to fire an employee after they file a workers’ compensation claim, but it is illegal to fire them because they filed a workers’ compensation claim. It takes expertise in employment law to prove that you were fired in an act of discrimination or retaliation.

Your best chance at achieving justice is hiring an attorney.

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Hoge Law Firm Can Help Protect Your Rights

If You Have Been Wrongfully Terminated

There is limited time in which to file a wrongful termination claim, depending on the nature of the termination. As time passes, evidence becomes harder to obtain and gather. 

The best way to protect yourself following a wrongful termination is to consult a lawyer as soon as possible. Hoge Law Firm can place you in contact with a San Diego wrongful termination lawyer who understands the complexities of employment law and can help you collect maximum restitution for lost wages, legal fees, pain and suffering, and more. If your case is pursued on a contingency fee basis, a wrongful termination attorney generally collects nothing unless and until your case ends in a settlement or jury award.

Whether you experienced discrimination, retaliation, or a breach of an employment contract, Hoge Law Firm is here to assist you in protecting your rights. To request your free consultation, write to our San Diego law firm or call: 

Whether you experienced discrimination, retaliation, or a breach of an employment contract, Hoge Law Firm is here to protect your rights.

Public Policy Violations

When it comes to wrongful termination, the term "public policy violations" generally refers to firings used as retaliation against employees who:

Report illegal activity (also known as being a whistleblower), such as your employer asking employees to work through state-mandated breaks.

Refuse to perform illegal activity such as overcharging clients or destroying certain data.

Exercise a right. For example, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) requires that employers of five or more employees provide a certain amount of job-protected leave for needs like disability (such as having given birth), a family member requiring care, or bonding with a new child.

Act in the public interest, such as taking time away from work to serve on a jury.

Do you believe discrimination was a factor in your termination? Hoge Law Firm in San Diego can connect you with a wrongful termination attorney who can listen to your concerns and determine the likelihood of achieving a settlement or a jury award on your behalf.

Breach of Contract

If you believe you have been subjected to a wrongful termination due to a breach of your employment contract, get in touch with Hoge Law Firm. A wrongful termination lawyer will analyze the contract to determine if you have grounds for a lawsuit.
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When Circumstances Force You to Quit

Taking Action Following Constructive Termination

Is your work environment hostile due to your race, age, or sexual orientation? Is your employer hostile towards you because you acted in the interest of public policy? Has it reached a level that makes you feel unsafe or unable to perform your job? If you quit your job under conditions like these, it is known as constructive termination, and with the help of the right attorney, you can file suit against your employer to collect compensation for lost wages and more. If you felt you had no choice but to quit your job due to hostility in the workplace, Hoge Law Firm can help you achieve justice by placing you in contact with a San Diego wrongful termination lawyer. Reach out now to request a free consultation.

 
Hoge Law Firm can connect you with an employment law attorney who will help determine if you have a wrongful termination case.

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