San Diego Employment Lawyers

Experienced California Termination Attorneys

Legion Counsel in San Diego is ready to help you in regards to your job termination, if you feel that you may have been wrongfully terminated. The lawyers we recommend are dedicated to protecting your rights all the way through to a trial so you may gain compensation for any losses you experienced and get your job back.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is wrongful termination? Wrongful termination is described as termination that resulted from an illegal activity on the part of the employer, such as termination due to discrimination, prejudice, sexual harassment, or as retaliation for an employee’s legal conduct in reporting an illegal activity.

If I am an independent contractor, can I have been wrongly terminated? Not usually, unless the termination was a breach of a verbal or written contract.

What does being an “at will” employee have to do with termination? “At will” means that you or your employer can terminate your employment at any time, for any reason. This excludes discriminatory or other illegal reasons for termination. Most California employees are “at will” employees, unless they have a contract with their employer that specifies otherwise.

Is my employer required to give me a warning or warnings before I am fired? No, your employer is not required to give you warnings, unless otherwise outlined in company policy or your employment contract, if you have one.

Is my employer required to give me a reason as to why I was fired? No, your employer is not required to give you a reason; in fact many employers prefer not to in order to avoid an employee misconstruing a valid reason for an illegal one.

When must my employer give me my final paycheck? If your employer terminated your employment, they must give you your final check on your last day of employment. If you quit your job with at least 72 hours notice, your employer is required to give you your final check on your last day of employment. If you quit without 72 hours notice, your employer must give you your final check no later than 72 hours after your last day of employment.

Have you been the victim of an employment law violation? Contact our offices today!