Explaining Wrongful Termination

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Explaining Wrongful Termination

There are different types of employment relationships that exist, including employees who work under a contract with their employer and at-will employees who work without a contract.  Almost regardless of the specific context of a relationship, there are situations where someone is wrongfully terminated.  When these situations arise, those who have been the target of such an act need to seek the help of San Diego employment lawyers.  Below is a brief overview of this issue.

What Could Constitute Wrongful Termination

Wrongful termination could arise any time someone is removed from their job by an employer in a manner that violates state or federal law.  While these situations can be difficult to prove directly, skilled San Diego employment lawyers can help build a strong case in this regard by building a body of evidence that connects different facts, all of which point to a wrongful act by the employer.

For instance, if someone is terminated because of an illness that’s valid or because of some form of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or any other reason that’s clearly protected by federal and/or state laws, the employee who has been terminated could have legal rights and options that include a California wrongful termination lawsuit.

In addition, there are acts that are taken by an employee that could lead to a termination that could be deemed wrongful by a court.  Examples of these acts include the reporting of illegal conduct or other misconduct by another employee or the employer – sometimes known as ‘whistleblower’ cases, or in a situation where the employee refuses to take part in illegal conduct at the behest of his or her employer.

Potential Remedies for Wrongful Termination

There are several different remedies that could be applicable to a California wrongful termination case.  These remedies are of the monetary variety, as it simply is not practical for a court to force an employer to reinstate an employee’s job in most situations.  These remedies can include monetary damages for lost wages, costs of bringing the legal action, costs for either continuing with or purchasing new benefits including health care coverage and even non-monetary damages such as compensation for pain and suffering and emotional distress.

However, these actions can be difficult to prove to a court, which is why you need to seek the help of experienced San Diego employment lawyers if you feel you have been wrongfully terminated.  Contact the law firm of Mitchell | Gilleon today to schedule an initial consultation.