Pasadena Wrongful Termination Attorney

If you believe your employer fired you without merit or terminated you illegally, you may qualify for financial compensation and reinstatement of your employment. A Pasadena wrongful termination attorney with KJT Law Group can review your claim and help you take action. 

If your employer violated the law by firing you, our law firm can build a solid case that protects your rights and establishes that you deserve monetary awards. We have fought for clients across California for more than a decade. No case is too small. No odds are too daunting. Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation. 

How Our Pasadena Wrongful Termination Lawyers Can Serve You

At KJT Law Group, service comes first. We limit our caseload so we can make every client a priority. And, unlike other firms, we never refer cases out; we try them—and we have a record of success. 

When you work with us, you work directly with your lawyer. Our team will roll up their sleeves and do everything possible to find creative and effective legal strategies tailored to your needs, goals, and concerns. 

If you believe your workplace wrongfully fired you, our Pasadena employment law attorneys can review your employer’s reasons for termination and collect evidence to support your claim. 

Our Case Results

We have achieved significant case results in the field of employment law, including:

• A $200,000 recovery for a sales representative who was harassed and wrongfully terminated
• A $170,000 recovery for a worker who was terminated after exercising legally protected rights

Recoverable Wrongful Termination Damages

Employees who can prove wrongful termination may qualify for financial awards and reinstatement of their employment. Our Pasadena wrongful termination attorneys can seek compensation for:

• Back pay
• Front pay
• Lost employment benefits, such as insurance and paid time off
• Lost bonuses and commissions
• Mental anguish and emotional distress
• Legal fees

Our employment lawyers can also pursue injunctive relief if necessary. Injunctive relief ensures your employer does or does not do something, like base layoffs, firings, or demotions on discriminatory reasons.

Every wrongful termination claim is different, and the damages you can recover will reflect your unique situation and losses. Contact the KJT Law Group online or call today to learn more about financial recovery and how our legal team can fight for the maximum compensation possible.

What Qualifies as a Wrongful Termination? 

California, like most states, has at-will employment. At-will means that your employer can fire you at any time for nearly any reason. However, there are reasons for termination that are illegal under state and federal employment laws. 

Examples of wrongful termination include:

• Termination based on discrimination. Employers cannot fire an employee on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence.
• Termination as retaliation. Your employer cannot fire you for reporting workplace misconduct, including discrimination, sexual harassment, or wage violations. You also cannot be retaliated against for filing a workers’ compensation claim. 
• Termination for whistleblowing. California Labor Code § 1102.5 protects whistleblowers who report illegal activity in the workplace from termination. The U.S. Department of Labor also offers whistleblower protections. In addition, an employee cannot be terminated for refusing to participate in something illegal.
• Termination for political affiliation. Employers cannot fire employees because of their political affiliation or participation in political organizations or activities.  
• Termination for taking time off. Your job cannot fire you for taking time off that you are legally entitled to. Examples include time off to vote or participate in jury duty, military leave, maternity leave, lactation breaks, or time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act violations. This act requires employers with 75 or more employees to give workers 60 days’ notice before a mass layoff, plant closure, or relocation. 

Exceptions to At-Will Employment

Your employer may claim your termination was within their rights due to at-will employment. However, there are exceptions to the law. Your workplace may not be able to fire you at will if:

• You have a valid employment contract. If you have a signed contract with your employer outlining the details of your employment, including an end date or grounds for termination, you are not an at-will employee. 
• Your employment contract is “implied.” Sometimes, employees have an “implied” contract with their employer stating that they will not fire them without cause. For example, if your job issued you an employee handbook detailing valid reasons for termination, you may have an implied contract. 

Evidence In a Wrongful Termination Case

Employment law cases can be complex, but our wrongful termination lawyers can do the work needed to construct your claim. We can:

• Obtain and review documents related to your employer’s reasons for termination
• Collect and review employment contracts
• Gather and review evidence of workplace discrimination, including eyewitness accounts, human resources (HR) complaints, internal documents, emails, texts, or phone messages
• Obtain positive performance review documents that establish your termination was not based on job performance
• Prove employer retaliation if applicable 
• Prove your damages and aggressively pursue maximum compensation
• Determine if your employment contract allows for or mandates alternative dispute resolution methods and engage in the process if necessary
• File an employment lawsuit and represent you at trial if needed

Do not wait too long to get started. There are legal deadlines that apply to filing an employment lawsuit. Our lawyers can tell you more and help you take action before time expires. 

Connect With a Pasadena Wrongful Termination Attorney at KJT Law Group

If you were wrongfully terminated from your job, you likely feel angry, stressed, and worried about your future. KJT Law Group is here to help you during this challenging time. Our Pasadena wrongful termination attorneys can help you seek justice and pursue every cent owed to you by your employer. 

Let us tell you more about your legal rights and options during a free and confidential consultation. Contact us online or call now to connect with a lawyer near you.