Individuals lose their jobs all the time. In some cases, this is due to the job performance of the employee, perhaps from tardiness, excessive absences, or poor job performance. In other cases, a reduction in the workforce results in job losses. However, there are times when the termination of an employee rises to the level of a violation of employment law.
At The Rager Law Offices, we are here to help if you need an Anaheim wrongful termination attorney. We have extensive experience handling employment law cases throughout the state of California, and we understand what it takes to help clients recover justice and compensation for what happened to them.
How do wrongful termination cases arise in Anaheim?
Wrongful termination cases arise in a wide variety of ways throughout Anaheim and California. Often, we discover that an employee is terminated because of some type of discrimination. The information available from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) shows that discrimination based on certain characteristics of an employee will be considered illegal. This includes termination based on a person’s:- Race/Color
- Religion
- Age
- Disability
- Genetic Information
- Harassment
- National Origin
- Pregnancy status
- Sex/Gender
- Sexual Harassment
- Reporting incidents of sexual harassment or discrimination, whether against themselves or other workers
- Reporting unsafe working conditions
- Participating in or becoming a witness in investigations by state or federal agencies against the employer
- Refusing to participate in illegal or fraudulent activities or reporting these activities
- Discovering unequal pay between women and men in the workplace and reporting the discrepancy
Types of compensation available for Anaheim wrongful termination cases
There may be various types of compensation available to those who have been wrongfully terminated in Anaheim and throughout California. At The Rager Law Offices, our attorneys work diligently to recover complete compensation so we can help our clients move forward in these situations. Some of this compensation can include:- Lost wages or benefits as a result of the termination
- Emotional distress damages
- Court costs and legal fees
- Possible punitive damages against an employer