Understandably, many adults depend on their jobs to earn living wages. Working lets you take care of your family and save for the future.
That’s why it can feel like a surprise punch to the stomach after unexpectedly being terminated by your employer. Fight back against wrongful termination. Get a free, no-risk consultation from Melmed Law Group P.C.
Melmed Law is a dedicated team of wrongful termination lawyers in Orange County. We proudly represent wronged employees, including victims of wrongful terminations.
What Is a Wrongful Termination?
Every company legally operating in California must operate under extensive laws. Some of these regulations concern how a company handles firing employees. When an employer breaks one or more laws, they commit wrongful termination.
A termination becomes wrongful when based on an employee’s:
- Age
- Race
- Religious Beliefs
- Political Beliefs
- Disabilities
- Military or Veteran Status
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender Identity
- Being Pregnant
What Can You Do After a Wrongful Termination in Orange County, CA?
Having questions after getting fired makes sense. What should you do next? Here are the next steps to take after a wrongful termination happens in California.
Gather Your Evidence
The first step involves gathering evidence. In this step, gathering more than enough evidence is always better than having too little. So, find and collect employment-related documents and communication records.
What serves as evidence may include:
- Emails, messages, and other collected communication with your employer
- All past performance reviews
- Letters sent to you from your employer
- Incident or disciplinary reports, mainly if any, led to your termination
Need clarification on what evidence, if any, you have? Contact Melmed Law. We’re Orange County wrongful termination lawyers who regularly help workers with this process.
File a Complaint
With your supporting evidence gathered, it’s also advisable to report your employer. You can do that in California through the State of California’s Civil Rights Department. You might also be entitled to compensation for lost income. Submit a supplementary claim with the State of California’s Department of Industrial Relations in such cases.
Speak with an Orange County Wrongful Termination Attorney
Navigating the legal landscape after a wrongful dismissal is exceedingly challenging without a thorough grasp of California's employment regulations. Rely on our proficient and seasoned Orange County wrongful termination lawyers.
Is California an At-Will Employment State?
Yes. Companies in these states can let an employee go without warning for reasons not prohibited by law. That may sound like employers in at-will states can fire you for any reason. Don’t worry. They can’t.
Being terminated in an at-will employment can feel confusing. Were you wrongfully terminated? Was the employer’s reason valid? Get the answers you seek by speaking with a wrongful termination attorney in Orange County.
Contact Melmed Law Group Today
Hearing your boss say, “You’re fired,” can feel like someone pulling the rug from under your feet. Don’t let an employer get away with wrongfully terminating you. Get legal assistance.
We’ve recovered over $125 million for California employees. Speak with our award-winning Orange County wrongful termination lawyers today. To schedule a free consultation, contact us today.