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If you believe you were wrongfully terminated from your job in California, you have rights. Our California employment wage and hour lawyers can help you fight for justice, including the compensation you missed and other financial losses.

Our lawyers limit our caseload to ensure every client receives the care, attention, and support they need and deserve. Our California wrongful termination lawyers treat each client like they are our only client. Learn more during a free consultation with KJT Law Group today. Contact us now to get started.

Choose Our Law Firm for Your California Wrongful Termination Lawyer

At KJT Law Group, we have recovered more than $100 million in compensation for our clients over the last decade. We can help you fight for justice and recover your lost income and other damages. Our multilingual team provides services in English, Spanish, and Armenian.

You can count on our team to represent you. You will work directly with your lawyer. We do not refer cases or push them off on an inexperienced staff member. You will have a lawyer on your side with a long, proven track record of winning cases like yours. You can count on us to go to work on your case and aggressively pursue justice for you using legal strategies tailored to meet your unique goals.

Some recent wrongful termination case results our team secured include:

$200,000: Recovered for a client who lost their sales job following harassment and wrongful termination
$170,000: Recovered for a client who was wrongfully terminated after exercising their protected rights

Our clients often leave reviews and recommendations for our firm following the close of their cases. You can learn a lot about how our lawyers work and how they offer support to clients through these reviews, such as:

“These guys know their stuff. I was at a dead end with a complex legal matter until I had a consultation with this firm. My case settled for more than I ever expected! I would definitely recommend their services!” -A.B.
“Best sound advice that you can ever get. KJT Law Group will not make you waste your money, while other lawyers will simply try to get you into their office to make some cash. I will recommend them to all who need an attorney. Beyond excellent!” -A.J.

Our attorneys handle wage and hour cases, including wrongful termination, based on contingency. You should not have to pay upfront fees to hire a lawyer to manage your case. We only ask you to pay directly from the money we recover in your case. You only pay after we win.

Contact us today to learn more. Our team is ready to provide a free consultation.

Let Our California Employment Lawyers Determine If You Were Wrongfully Terminated From Your Job

Many clients call our team unsure if they have a case. We understand that wrongful termination laws are complex, and it can be difficult to understand if your former employer had a right to dismiss you from a contracted position, force you to quit, or fire you.

California, like most states, is an “at-will” employment state. This means you can generally leave your job for any reason, and your employer can let you go for any reason. However, there are limits. Your employer cannot terminate you when it violates discrimination laws, retaliation laws, other public policy, or your existing contract. If this occurred, you may have a wrongful termination claim.

The employer might try to argue and say they can fire you for any reason because of the state’s at-will employment or that their reason for your dismissal does not violate a law. However, the best way to learn if you might have a valid case is to contact our office and let us evaluate your side of the story. We can determine if you have a wrongful termination claim against your former employer.

Our Employment Law Attorneys Recover Damages for Those Who Were Wrongfully Terminated in California

When our lawyers represent an individual unlawfully terminated from their job, we seek fair compensation from the former employer to cover the expenses and losses the unexpected job loss caused. We identify these damages and then seek fair compensation for them. Depending on the circumstances, we could hold the former employer accountable and recover:

Current and future lost income
Current and future lost benefits
Legal fees, including our own attorney’s fees, court costs, and related expenses
Compensation for emotional distress and frustration
Punitive damages, although rare

Under some circumstances, you might also receive an offer to get your job back (known as injunctive relief) or to take a similar job with the same pay. However, many people do not want this opportunity. Many have already found better jobs and have no interest in working for someone they had to take legal action against to receive the compensation and wages they earned. This is something we will discuss with you if necessary.

Our California Attorneys Understand the Basis for Your Wrongful Termination

Workers have many protections from discrimination, retaliation, and other violations of their rights. From the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), federal and state laws provide protection from undue termination. While employers can terminate workers for almost any reason, these laws provide a list of reasons why they cannot. Generally, wrongful terminations occur because of:

Discrimination: Discrimination based on inclusion in one of the protected classes in California is illegal. This includes race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, medical conditions, veteran status, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, and more.
Retaliation: It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against a worker by firing them, taking them off the schedule, or reducing their hours. This could occur because they file a claim based on harassment, request leave, file a workers’ compensation claim, or report an issue with the company.
Contract Violations: The employer cannot violate a valid contract by terminating the employee.
Other Workers’ Rights: A company might fire a worker because they exercise their rights as listed in the employee handbook or other documents. For example, they might dismiss a worker for taking paid time off despite offering this benefit.

What Evidence Will a California Wrongful Termination Lawyer Need to Prove My Case?

Because California employers rarely admit to wrongful termination and the state does have at-will employment laws, it is difficult to prove these cases. However, our employment attorneys know the types of evidence necessary to hold the companies and administrators responsible and recover damages.

We know where to look for evidence and what we must show to document what happened and convince a judge or jury of wrongful termination. Some evidence we might need to preserve in your case could include:

Any previous discriminatory comments or actions by a supervisor or company executive, whether to you or others
Documentation of any actions taken just before the termination, such as filing a complaint or a workers’ compensation claim
Your current, valid employment contract
A copy of the company’s handbook and other policies, whether published or agreed on otherwise
Documented preferential treatment of some employees over those in a protected class
Employment records showing the claimed reason for the termination is invalid, such as no mention of the issue in annual evaluations

Depending on the circumstances of your case, there could be a lot more evidence available. You may have emails, memos, and other documents that show discrimination or hint at retaliation, for example. We can also identify other former workers or others who experienced or witnessed similar issues in some cases.

Our attorneys will take care of developing a compelling case to show why you believe your employer violated your rights and wrongfully terminated you. We will present our evidence and counterclaims that they had another reason for terminating your employment, fighting for justice on your behalf.

When Should I Call a California Wrongful Termination Attorney About My Case?

Call our team as soon as you recognize you might have been wrongfully terminated. We can review your case and assess your options the same day you make the call.

You should act quickly following your termination to ensure you protect your right to take the case to court. In general, you likely have one year from the date of your termination to act. However, exceptions exist and could depend on the basis of your claim and the circumstances surrounding your dismissal. Your best option is to contact our team quickly to ensure you adhere to the necessary timeline and your rights remain protected.

Discuss Your Wrongful Termination With Our California Team Today

KJT Law Group’s legal team provides free consultations for workers who believe their previous company illegally terminated their employment. You can discuss your possible wrongful termination case with our team at no cost to you. Our California wrongful termination lawyer will likely offer to represent you with no upfront costs if you have a strong case to hold the company or its executives accountable.

Contact us today for your free case evaluation and learn more about your legal options for justice.