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Being fired from your job can be extremely stressful. When the termination violates the law, however, it can be even more distressing. California is considered an at-will employment state. Generally speaking, this means that employers can hire and fire employees at any time, and for any reason. In some cases, employers are even allowed to fire employees without any reason at all.

When an employee has been fired, they may feel as though they have been treated unfairly, but that does not always mean a violation of the law has occurred. If your employer has fired you and you believe your rights were violated, our California wrongful termination lawyers at Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy can advise on whether your firing was unlawful.

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Under the law, employers are not required to give employees a reason for the termination, although sometimes they do provide one. If your employer has a valid reason to fire you, that is considering firing with cause. Even when an employer does not have cause, they can still often legally fire an employee. Still, there are times when a termination is illegal. Some of the most common examples of wrongful termination are as follows:

  • Terminations that target a member of a protected class as outlined under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  • Retaliatory terminations, such as when an employee is fired after taking lawful leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Terminations that follow sexual harassment or assault
  • Any termination that violates federal or state labor laws

Some wrongful terminations are obvious, while others are much more subtle. Our wrongful termination lawyers at Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy can review the facts of your case and determine if your termination violated your rights.

It is a common myth that employers must provide employees with appropriate notice, usually two weeks. This is not true. Under the at-will employment law in California, employers can fire employees at any time and they do not have to provide any type of notice. Likewise, it is also a common myth that employees must give a certain amount of notice when quitting their job. The at-will employment law also allows workers to quit their job at any time, and they are not required to give notice beforehand.

Even though an employer is not required to give notice of termination, they must still provide employees with the wages they have earned up until they were terminated. If they do not, they may violate Labor Code Section 203, which could result in a certain period of notice.

If you believe your employer unjustly fired you, our California wrongful termination lawyers at Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy can review the facts of your case and determine if your rights have been violated. Call us now at 510-839-5200 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.

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    Northern California Office Airport Corporate Centre
    7677 Oakport Street, Suite 1120
    Oakland, CA 94621     Ph: (510) 839-5200
    Southern California Office
    9701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1000
    Beverly Hills, CA 90212     Ph: (310) 601-7070
    For press inquiries,
    please contact:
    Lee Houskeeper
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