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Workers who file a charge of discrimination with DFEH or EEOC often ask how long it will take till they hear back from those agencies. They also want to know when they will receive their right-to-sue letter, which is required before they can file a lawsuit for discrimination in California. The bad news is that Read More …
The California law is clear – in some cases, when an employee is unable to return to work from medical leave due to the medical condition caused by workplace environment, he may be able to make a claim for constructive discharge, i.e. wrongful termination, even if he wasn’t actually terminated, but instead – was unable Read More …
On August 16, 2017, Denise Abinante was awarded $420,000 by a Yuba county jury. This was a textbook disability discrimination and wrongful termination case. Ms. Abinante was known for her excellent work performance since 1996, when she started working for the defendant Fremon-Rideout Health Group. Ms. Abinante was promoted several times, and her most recent Read More …
The very first question you should ask yourself before pursuing any type of wrongful termination case is this – What is your goal? What do you want to accomplish with this lawsuit? This question is important because it will give you and your case the right direction and will help you have the right strategy when Read More …
The most common way for attorneys to be compensated when representing a claimant in a wrongful termination case is a combination of a small retainer (around $2000 – $2,500) and the rest of the compensation is on contingency of around 35% – 40% of any settlement or award in the case. Many claims brought against Read More …
One of the most common types of questions we hear people ask over over and is this: Can I be fired while on medical leave / disability leave / after being injured at work or outside of work / if I am pregnant? The answer to this question has to be divided into two parts: Read More …
If you are about to file a wrongful termination case against your employer, based on discrimination or retaliation or both, you should make sure you include any claim for unpaid wages or overtime, and any other claims for technical labor code violations, if possible. These may include such violation as failure to provide meal breaks Read More …
Here are specific ways in which you can enhance your wrongful termination case when you are terminated while on disability or medical leave in violation of ADA, FEHA, FMLA, CFRA or any other applicable law: 1. Obtain a letter from a doctor that states that you have been released to return to work with or Read More …
The video below explains that employees – union members in California have two distinct sets of rights: (1) under California or Federal law and also (2) the Union Bargaining Agreement (CBA). This distinction is important when pursuing a wrongful termination case:
