California Wrongful Termination Specialists
If your employer fires you or you’ve faced unfair dismissal, Setyan Law can help you decide what steps to take next.
You may have a claim against your employer for wrongful termination. A wrongful termination lawsuit in California can recover many different types of damages. Learn more by calling a Los Angeles wrongful termination attorney at Setyan Law who can evaluate your case and help you understand how state and federal laws apply to your case.
Whether you have faced discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, or other illegal actions against you by an employer, our employment law specialists will provide you all the legal services required to win your case. Setyan Law will review your case, tell you your options, and guide you to the most favorable outcome possible.
Call 213-618-3655 for a free consultation.
Common Reasons for Unlawful Termination
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), nearly 67,500 complaints were filed against employers for wrongful termination in 2020. That number is lower than average, likely because employment numbers were lower overall in 2020. The EEOC indicates the following most frequently filed claims:
- Retaliation
- Disability
- Race
- Sex and Gender
- Age
- National Origin
- Color
- Religion
- Equal Pay Act
- Genetic Information
How Much Is My Wrongful Termination Case Worth?
The types of compensation you can get in a wrongful termination claim depend on the type of suit that you have filed and with which government agency. If you file a wrongful termination lawsuit, you can potentially get damages for the following:
- Lost Wages
- Backpay Wages
- Emotional Distress
- Pain and Suffering
- Attorney Fees
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Wrongful Termination Laws
Wrongful termination laws prohibit the unfair dismissal of employees based on certain characteristics or actions. Thus, when an employer fires an employee in violation of one of these laws, they have wrongfully terminated that worker.
If you are an employee who feels you have been terminated for an illegal reason, seek legal advice. Some laws that prohibit wrongful termination by Los Angeles, CA employers include:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
- California Labor Code
- California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
- California Family Rights Act (CFRA)
- Whistleblower laws under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act or Qui Tam section of the California False Claims Act
- California’s Worker Retraining and Notification (WARN) Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (PDLL)
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
- National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
Contact our law office for a free consultation of your case from a Los Angeles County wrongful termination attorney who can determine which employment law applies to your specific situation.