Wrongful termination is a complex area of California employment law, and when it involves executives or C-suite professionals ...

Termination becomes "wrongful" or "unlawful" when an employer fires someone or treats them differently based on characteristics protected by law, including gender, race, age, sexual preference ...

When you’re fired for an illegal reason, it’s called wrongful termination. Reasons for wrongful termination include discrimination, breaking an employment contract, and retaliation.

A much-anticipated state Supreme Court ruling recently issued in a wrongful-termination case doesn’t dramatically change the relationship between employers and workers, say lawyers and human ...

Every state allows at-will employment — the ability to terminate an employee regardless of the cause. But, employers must be diligent about their process and reason for termination. Even at-will ...

Most wrongful termination cases involve delusional grievances or employees looking for a payday. An attorney explains what makes a good case.

From wage rules to worker rights, this in-depth guide breaks down key California employment laws for both employers and employees ...

How to Investigate a Wrongful Termination. When an employee loses his job, angst and fear are natural reactions to learning that his livelihood has just been interrupted. The emotional reaction ...

A wrongful termination claim is filed in a court of law by someone who believes they were unjustly or illegally fired from their job.

Firing an employee solely for these reasons may be considered wrongful termination even if it turns out the employee was incorrect in believing a violation of his rights had occurred.