California is an “at will” employment state. This means that the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time for nearly any reason. However, there are some legal protections provided to employees that prevent employers from terminating them for certain reasons.
If you believe you have been wrongfully terminated, you need an experienced Oxnard employment law attorney who will fight to protect your rights. Contact Gutierrez Law Firm today to let us evaluate your claim and help get you the justice you deserve.
Why Choose Gutierrez Law Firm?
At Gutierrez Law Firm, we know that employees have rights, and we will fight tirelessly to protect them. Our founding attorney, Deborah Gutierrez, has spent her entire career representing employees whose rights have been violated in the workplace. We have recovered millions of dollars in damages for other clients, and we are here to help you too.
If you believe you have been wrongfully terminated in Oxnard, contact Gutierrez Law Firm today for your free consultation. We understand that being terminated can be extremely stressful, and our caring and compassionate team will be here with you every step of the way. Let us get to know you and put together a winning strategy for your case. Contact us today to get started.
The Basics of Wrongful Termination in Oxnard, California
Simply being fired from a job does not mean that you have a claim for wrongful termination, even if you think the reason was unjust. Instead, wrongful termination is when an employee is terminated for an illegal reason. The law provides some specific situations in which termination is illegal.
Violation of Employment Contract
Some employers utilize employment contracts that specify valid grounds for termination. These contracts may also specify employment dates, and there is an assumption that the employee will continue to work while the contract is valid. Termination that is in violation of an employment contract may give rise to an Oxnard wrongful termination claim.
Termination Due to Discrimination
California law provides legal protection in the workplace for individuals who fall into certain protected classes. Terminating someone simply because they are a member of one of these protected classes is a violation of the law. Some of the protected classes in California include:
- Race, color
- Ancestry, national origin
- Religion, creed
- Age (40 and older)
- Disability (mental and physical)
- Sex, gender
- Sexual orientation
There are several other protected classes in addition to the ones above. If you were terminated due to one of these reasons, you likely have a valid wrongful termination claim in Oxnard.
Retaliation
Terminating someone in retaliation for protected behavior is also illegal. For instance, terminating an employee for whistleblowing or reporting sexual harassment in Oxnard is an improper termination. Retaliation is taking improper action against an employee for exercising any of their valid employment rights.
Let Our Oxnard Wrongful Termination Attorney Begin Helping You Today
If you believe you have been wrongfully terminated, the wrongful termination lawyers in Oxnard at Gutierrez Law Firm are here to help. We have been protecting employees’ rights for over 16 years, and we will aggressively fight to get you the compensation you are owed. Contact us by calling (213) 460-8380 today to let us go to work for you.