If you are a resident of Anaheim, California and have been terminated by your former employer, you can seek recovery and damages if the termination was unlawful.  At the Law Office of Cyrus Mor, our Anaheim wrongful termination lawyer provides comprehensive representation to employees who are wrongfully discharged.

This simple question of what is wrongful termination is often misunderstood by the majority of employees who are terminated by their employers.  Contrary to popular belief, there are specific factual scenarios and criteria which can give rise to a claim for damages for wrongful termination.  Simply put, just because you may have been terminated, possibly even without being given a reason does not automatically mean the discharge was unlawful.

California employment and labor laws as well as numerous federal laws delineate certain and specific areas where employees are afforded protections in the workplace.  If and when these protections are violated, the employee can seek a claim for relief and damages for wrongful termination.

One of the most common and prevalent areas which can lead litigation for wrongful termination, is when an employee is discharged based on discrimination. There are numerous laws which dictate that employees must be afforded equal and fair treatment in the workplace.  Unfortunately, discrimination is extremely common and can occur in various forms and contexts.  There are numerous employment laws which protect employees such as discrimination based on one’s disability, ethnic background, national origin, age, or sexual orientation.  If it can be proven that an employee is terminated for any of these reasons, the separation will likely be considered wrongful.

Another area which can lead to grounds for wrongful termination is retaliation.  Employees are afforded protection against retaliatory measures taken by their employers.  Your employer may not terminate you as a form of retaliation for taking part in a protected activity.  Again, there are only certain and specific areas that are considered protected activities. For example, your employer cannot terminate you for testifying in a lawsuit against them or for filing a labor complaint against them.  These activities are protected and designed to encourage employees to make good faith complaints and take part in lawful activity without the fear of losing their job.  

Being terminated is never a fun experience and you are probably quite frustrated at this current time.  Our wrongful termination attorney in Anaheim will not charge you any legal fees if you are retained.  Each case we take for wrongful termination is done on a contingency basis so you don’t pay us any out of pocket expenses. 

Most employees are typically at-will employees who can be discharged at any time and for any reason.  It is important to seek the advice of an experienced firm as soon as you are terminated.  If you call our office we will give you immediate, honest, and helpful feedback about your potential options.  We do not take every case because we carefully screen each new client’s facts to make sure they are supported by the law. 

Contact the Law office of Cyrus Mor today to learn more about our wrongful termination representation and how we can help you win your case.