Wrongful Termination

What is Wrongful Termination?

Wrongful Termination in violation of public policy is a tort claim that an employee may bring against their former employer when the termination violates a fundamental public policy. This law protects employees from terminations that violate other sections of the law that are based on constitutional rights or objectives (e.g., the FEHA, CFRA, FMLA, etc.). An employee may still have a claim for wrongful termination even if the employee is considered an “at-will” employee.

Legal Liability

If your employer has wrongfully terminated your employment, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, lost career opportunities, emotional distress, and punitive damages if your employer acted with malice, oppression or fraud. Your rights are still protected, and you may still be entitled to damages, even if your employer alleges that you were terminated for performance issues or selected in a layoff or reduction in force.

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