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A recent case involving a California nurse who attempted to take her employer to court by filing a wrongful termination action serves as a reminder that winning such cases requires a nuanced understanding of the law. The mere fact that an employee “feels” they were wronged when an employer fired them doesn’t mean a law ...

A Los Angeles, California wrongful termination claim is a big deal. The claim alleges a business violated California laws. If a court determines the claim is valid, a plaintiff can receive damages from their employer. The Rager Law Firm works diligently to protect the rights of wrongful termination victims. Our Los Angeles wrongful termination attorneys ...

California is an at-will employment state. But contrary to popular belief, that does not mean that your employer can terminate you for any reason. There are certain state-wide and federal laws in place that protect people from being terminated under very specific circumstances. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, there is a minimum of ...

If you have been fired by your employer and a Los Angeles wrongful termination attorney told you that you have a right to sue your employer, it makes sense to wonder how much your wrongful termination case is worth. Here at The Rager Law Firm, our skilled lawyers receive this question in multiple variations all ...

There was a time when longevity in employment meant loyalty would be reciprocated.  Many are learning the hard way that is no longer the case.  During the pandemic, many have found themselves unemployed or underemployed while others had their jobs jeopardized in other ways. Take your employer, for instance.  Let’s say you have worked for ...

If you are considering filing a workers compensation claim, it may have crossed your mind that this may not sit well with your employer, for whatever reason. Some employers and department heads value their safety records. Some fear their insurance rates going up. Others don’t want to fool with the paperwork. And some may not ...

California is an at-will employment state, which means (absent an employment contract) that unless the public policy or statutory authority prohibits the reason for terminating an employee, an employer may fire an employee for any reason. In the past, at-will employment has given employers the sense that they can fire employees for any reason, including ...

There has been a lot of conversation around employment. There are two sets of ideas: right-to-work and an at-will rule. Right-to-work types are states who can let go of someone regardless of giving them an explanation. Typically states with this type of employment outlook do not believe in having strong unions. So, implementing the right ...

Finding the job you love is no easy feat. Some people spend their lives chasing positions, so to find the one that you really enjoy is a huge victory. Sometimes those victories come with challenges. Sometimes the position we find is in a work environment that is not so understanding of you. Finding a new ...

The United States is unique in its labor laws. Our country has an “at-will” working standard which means that employers can terminate employees for any reason and without any notice. California follows “at-will” employment. However, this termination must not violate any one of a protected class. There are many reasons to fire a person, but ...