Wrongful Termination

California has many laws that help protect the rights of workers in addition to federal statutes. However, the state also has laws that aim to make the state an attractive place for businesses to operate. At-will employment rules balance the needs of employers with...

Most women know that it’s hard to break through that “glass ceiling” in many occupations, so it’s incredibly stressful -- and damaging -- to have someone insinuate that a woman got to a position she earned only by trading sexual favors with a man in power. Now,...

Whether you work in the public or private sector, your employer has a lot of power over your life. They determine when you work and how much money you make. Staying in the good graces of the company and your manager is important for your job security. However, when...

You go home fuming. As soon as the supervisor said they would like a word, you knew where it was leading. You did not bother to listen to the excuses they gave for terminating your employment. You knew the real reason. You get home, grab a beer, pull out your laptop...

Losing your job can devastate you and your entire family, especially when you know you did nothing to cause your termination. Sometimes, the company you work for may have no other choice than letting some employees go due to economic hardships. Other times, you may...

Whistleblowing in the workplace means that an employee reports something that is not right on the job. The employee may report the issue to a supervisor or human resources.Shortly after reporting something that is wrong, the employee is demoted, terminated or given...

Most employees in San Diego understand that they are hired on an "at-will" basis, that is, either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time without cause. This rule, however, has a several important exceptions that limit the employer's right to...

No one in California enters a new job thinking about what could happen if they are fired. Most people go into a new job full of optimism. However, unless an employee is afforded certain protections by an employment contract, the only thing that stands between an...

In the recent past in California and throughout the country, most people were just happy to have a job during the so-called "Great Recession." Now, the economy is doing so well that some reports state that there are more jobs available than there are employees to fill...

For some workers in San Diego, there is often a choice between following the law and doing what the employer wants. If the worker decides to adhere to the law, he or she runs the risk of facing some form of retaliation by the employer. That can even lead to dismissal....