Do you Need a Wrongful Termination Lawyer?
Do you know what wrongful termination is? Each state has its own definition of it, which means that the circumstances for each case will be examined carefully. Because social media posts can lead to termination in California and Los Angeles, wrongful termination lawyers may be your best bet if your employer decided to fire you.
According to the law, wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee for illegal reasons or without following proper procedures. It could be because of discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation against whistleblowers, and/or public policy violations such as workplace safety issues. Most states also require employers to give employees a set amount of time in which they can file claims after their termination.
However, if there is no written contract between the employer and the employee that includes a mandatory waiting period before you can file your claims or your state does not have this provision in place, then you may be able to file wrongful termination charges against an employer at any time after being fired. However, speak with a lawyer first because there may be a time limit on filing your claim.
Employment discrimination is a common reason for wrongful termination. If you were fired based on your race, religion, nationality, or another personal characteristic that violates laws against workplace discrimination, then your employer may have violated the law by terminating you. In this case, an employment lawyer can help prove that you were fired for discriminatory reasons and you can file a wrongful termination case against your former employer.
Other circumstances that may constitute a wrongful termination include if the company fails to pay earned wages or benefits, fires an employee while he/she is on medical leave, withholds earned commissions that have not been paid yet, or otherwise violates any obligation in an employment contract.