Fierce And Dedicated Wrongful Termination Attorney In Calabasas

If you have lost your job for an illegal reason, it is important to talk to an experienced employment law attorney about your options. At Caskey, Holzman & Barari, we understand that this is a hard time for you and your family, and we will do everything we can to help you. For a termination to be considered “wrongful,” the employer must have fired the employee for an unlawful reason.

Examples Of Wrongful Termination

The following are several examples of wrongful termination:

• Firing an employee for reporting workplace discrimination, harassment or retaliation
• Firing an employee for demanding appropriate overtime compensation for hours worked
• Firing an employee for protesting unsafe or illegal working conditions
• Firing an employee for refusing to violate the law
• Firing an employee for refusing to engage in discrimination or retaliation
• Firing an employee for refusing to commit fraud against the government such as Medicare fraud
• Firing an employee for reporting misappropriation of public funds

We are loyal and dedicated advocates who will champion your cause from start to resolution. To determine if you were wrongfully terminated, we will ask you the following questions:

• What is your occupation?
• How long have you worked for the company?
• What was the company’s stated reason for termination?
• Why do you think you were fired?

Companies typically record a legitimate reason for terminating an employee. For example, they may say an employee was fired for coming in late or failing to meet the standards of a performance improvement plan. However, if you have a specific reason to believe the employer’s stated reason is false or that there was an alternative motive for firing you, contact our firm immediately.

At-Will Employment vs. Wrongful Termination In California: How Do They Differ?

Many California employees are surprised to learn that the state follows an at-will employment rule yet still provides strong protections against wrongful termination. Understanding how these concepts interact is essential when determining whether you were fired unlawfully.

At-will employment means an employer may end the working relationship at any time and for almost any reason, and employees may do the same. However, this flexibility has clear legal limits. A termination becomes wrongful when it violates a statute, public policy, employment contract or protected right.

California prohibits employers from firing workers based on protected characteristics. This includes terminations solely because of race, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, disability or national origin. The law also bars retaliatory firings for reporting misconduct, requesting accommodations, or asserting wage and hour rights.

The key distinction is that at-will status does not give employers permission to act illegally. If the reason for the termination is discriminatory or otherwise unlawful, the employee may have grounds for a wrongful termination claim. If you believe your rights were violated, our experienced team can evaluate your case to determine if you are entitled to compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, or punitive damages.

California Wrongful Termination Laws Offer Employee Protection

California provides some of the strongest employee protections in the country that apply even in Calabasas and Agoura Hills at-will employment relationships. While employers throughout the state may generally terminate employees without cause, they cannot do so for an illegal reason. This core exception is what transforms an at-will firing into a wrongful termination.

California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits employers from firing workers based on the protected characteristics mentioned above. The FEHA also prohibits workplace retaliation for reporting discrimination, harassment, safety violations or other unlawful conduct. These protections apply to employees across Los Angeles County.

Several specific California Labor Codes also support wrongful termination claims, including Labor Code §§ 98.6, 1102.5, 232, 232.5, and 6310, which protect workers from retaliation for asserting their wage rights, whistleblowing, discussing workplace conditions or reporting safety hazards.

Additionally, several federal laws provide an additional layer of protection. These include:

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967
• The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993

When a termination breaches state or federal statutes, workers may seek justice and financial recovery through these legal frameworks. Our team can guide you confidently through this process.

How Caskey, Holzman & Barari Can Help Employees In Calabasas

We represent people across California who face unfair treatment at work. Here’s how our employment law attorneys can help:

• Deaf and hard of hearing discrimination: We help employees who cannot hear well get clear communication at work, and we push employers to provide proper support.
• Depression and mental disability discrimination: We defend employees who face disciplinary actions or firing because of depression or other mental health conditions.
• Disability discrimination and accommodation: Our lawyers also help workers take legal action against employers who fired them for their disabilities.
• Family and medical leave and pregnancy discrimination: We fight for employees’ rights to take medical or family leave and stop employers from penalizing people for pregnancy or caregiving.
• LGBT discrimination: We defend employees who lose work because of sexual orientation or gender identity and pursue compensation and a return to work.
• Medical leave discrimination: We pursue claims when employers fire employees for using medical leave.
• Race discrimination: If you were fired because of your race, we will investigate and challenge the firing to get your job back or recover lost wages.

If your employer treats you unfairly, we will listen, investigate and act on your behalf. We communicate clearly throughout the process and explain the options available to you.

Questions Employees Are Asking About Wrongful Termination In California

Below are short answers to the questions we hear most about wrongful termination. Read them to know your options and what to do next.

What is wrongful termination?

Wrongful termination means you were fired for an illegal reason such as discrimination or retaliation.

What evidence should I save for a wrongful termination case?

Keep pay stubs, emails, texts, termination notices, performance reviews and the names of coworkers who know what happened.

What can I recover?

You may be able to recover lost wages, benefits and other damages depending on the facts of your case.

Call Us Today And Fight Back Against Your Unfair Termination

Although an employer in California may typically terminate an employee for any reason, it may not do so for an unlawful reason. If you suspect you were unlawfully fired, seek advice from a respected employment law firm. Call our Calabasas wrongful termination lawyers at Caskey, Holzman & Barari at 323-391-3984 or contact us online to arrange a free case evaluation. We serve clients throughout Southern California and statewide. We accept most cases on a contingency fee basis.