Wrongfully Terminated During Pandemic

Wrongful Termination during the Pandemic

In these very uncertain times of the coronavirus pandemic, we are seeing employees experience wrongful termination without cause based on harassment, discrimination, or for reporting complaints to higher-ups.

The good news is that there are things you can do to fight your termination and get compensation. But first, if you are a worker in California, it is important to understand that California is an at-will employment state and that has implications for your job security, termination, and comes with rules for what an employer is and is not allowed to do in  Los Angeles and California overall.

Was I Wrongfully Terminated During the Pandemic?

California, like most states in the United States, is an “at-will” employment state. That means that for the most part, anyone can be terminated from his or her place of work for any reason.

However, California has certain rules and guidelines laid out that make terminating your job illegal. If you were terminated for one of these reasons below, you may have a claim for wrongful termination and should reach out to an employment attorney immediately. Time is of the essence.

If Your Job Was Terminated During the Pandemic For ANY of The Below Reasons, You May Have a Case. 

There are several situations in California that are grounds for a wrongful termination case, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you believe you were terminated for ANY of the reasons below – you may have a wrongful termination case.

• You have a contract that promises your employment for a specific period of time.
• You believe your employer took advantage of the Pandemic to fire you for discriminatory reasons.
  • These Reasons Include:
    • Age 
    • Disability
    • Gender
    • Pregnancy
    • Race
    • Religion
    • Sexual Orientation
• You believe your employer fired you in retaliation for reporting harassment, discrimination, or for reporting something illegal. This would qualify for Whistle Blower Protection in California.

I Believe I Was Wrongfully Terminated. What Do I Do?

There are a few essential actions you must take to make your case and an Employment Attorney can help you through this process.

First, reach out to us and we can guide you through the steps and answer any questions. This is a free service we offer all potential wrongful termination victims.

From there, we will work with you on the three steps below.

1. Document, document, document! It is essential that you document every interaction you have and every action your employer takes with dates, times, and details. Take these notes in a form that comes home with you, and do not keep them in the workplace.
2. Review your employment contract, if you have one, to see if you have been fired for circumstances prohibited by your employment agreement.
3. Finally, remember to be civil and avoid giving your employer ammunition to use against you in the event your claim goes to court.