As an employee, you have various rights that protect you in the workplace. One of these rights protects you from wrongful termination. Unfortunately, not all employers abide by employee rights and have no problem letting an employee go for an unjust reason. At V. James DeSimone Law, our team of Los Angeles wrongful termination attorneys have the skill and experience needed to enforce your rights through a lawsuit if you were fired for an invalid reason. The team at V. James DeSimone Law have dedicated our careers to helping people with their employment law issues.
James DeSimone discusses the Yowan Yang case involving wrongful termination and workplace violence.
Both federal and California state laws protect employees from discrimination in the workplace on the basis of one’s gender, race, age, religion, or sexual orientation is unlawful as those identities are considered a protected class.
It is important to note that simply having one or more of these identities does not mean any termination you face is wrongful, but if you are being fired based solely or largely upon your protected class identity, you may have a case for wrongful termination.
Employees are also protected from being terminated as a retaliatory act by their employer after reporting or threatening to report unlawful or unethical conduct that they witness in the workplace.
Wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired due to:
This is a serious problem that requires swift legal action. Not only can taking legal action give you the opportunity to seek justice, but it can also help prevent this from happening to someone else in the future. Our team at V. James DeSimone Law has a commitment to justice and we will do all we can in order to help you recover a settlement in this matter. We help clients in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino County, and all of Southern California.
A wrongful termination settlement agreement outlines what the defendant (the party who is being sued) is offering the plaintiff (the party who is bringing charges against the defendant) in exchange for releasing the right to bring a claim against the employer for wrongful termination.
Employers are often eager to settle due to the high cost of legal fees and the bad publicity which often accompanies public lawsuits, particularly ones which involve the unlawful treatment of employees, such as wrongful termination suits. It can be very appealing to the company to simply pay a lump sum for the problem to essentially dissipate overnight.
Settling may be beneficial to the former employee as well, as it can often be more cost-effective than paying thousands of dollars in legal fees without assurance of what the outcome of a trial may be. However, if you are considering signing a settlement agreement regarding your wrongful termination lawsuit, you should fully understand what should be included in the agreement.
Unfortunately, there is no one good or right way to answer this question. The specific details of each wrongful termination case may be vastly different, depending on the situation leading up to the termination and the company from which the employee has been terminated.
The best way to protect yourself and your family when you are offered a settlement agreement following termination which you believe to be unlawful is to hire an educated, experienced, and passionate wrongful termination lawyer in Los Angeles, CA who will be able to discuss the details of your case, help you navigate the settlement process, and ensure you are given what you deserve.
Call us at (310) 693-5561 today for your free consultation.
Far too often, individuals accept their termination and move on with their lives. This just means that the employer is getting away with an illegal act and they can continue doing this in the future without repercussions. At V. James DeSimone Law, we truly believe that employers should be held fully accountable when they violate the rights of an employee. We utilize 30 years of experience to help guide our clients throughout every step of their case and provide knowledgeable, strong legal counsel. You can trust us to put your best interests at the top of our priorities.
Call our firm today at (310) 693-5561.
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