{"id":2165,"date":"2020-05-20T12:50:54","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T20:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/?page_id=2165"},"modified":"2026-11-07T07:57:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T14:57:05","slug":"despido-injustificado-abogado-de-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/es\/los-angeles-wrongful-termination-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Abogado de despido injustificado en Los \u00c1ngeles y Beverly Hills, CA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/es\/los-angeles-wrongful-termination-attorney\/#Can_I_sue_for_wrongful_termination_in_California\" >Can I sue for wrongful termination in California?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/es\/los-angeles-wrongful-termination-attorney\/#What_counts_as_wrongful_termination_in_California\" >What counts as wrongful termination in California?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/es\/los-angeles-wrongful-termination-attorney\/#Doesnt_at-will_employment_mean_my_employer_can_fire_me_for_any_reason\" >Doesn&#8217;t at-will employment mean my employer can fire me for any reason?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/es\/los-angeles-wrongful-termination-attorney\/#What_should_I_do_right_after_I_am_fired\" >What should I do right after I am fired?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/es\/los-angeles-wrongful-termination-attorney\/#Should_I_sign_a_severance_agreement\" >Should I sign a severance agreement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/es\/los-angeles-wrongful-termination-attorney\/#How_long_do_I_have_to_file_a_wrongful_termination_claim\" >How long do I have to file a wrongful termination claim?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/es\/los-angeles-wrongful-termination-attorney\/#What_compensation_can_I_recover\" >What compensation can I recover?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/es\/los-angeles-wrongful-termination-attorney\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_hire_Rise_Law_Firm\" >How much does it cost to hire Rise Law Firm?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/es\/los-angeles-wrongful-termination-attorney\/#Why_employees_choose_Rise_Law_Firm\" >Why employees choose Rise Law Firm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/es\/los-angeles-wrongful-termination-attorney\/#Examples_of_wrongful_termination_cases_we_have_handled\" >Examples of wrongful termination cases we have handled<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/es\/los-angeles-wrongful-termination-attorney\/#Contact_our_Los_Angeles_wrongful_termination_lawyers\" >Contact our Los Angeles wrongful termination lawyers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rlfp\">\n<p><em>Reviewed by <a href=\"\/eliot-j-rushovich\/\">Eliot J. Rushovich<\/a>, Managing Partner, Rise Law Firm, PC. Last updated October 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"rlfp-band rlfp-light\"><div class=\"rlfp-intro\"><div class=\"rlfp-intro-text\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_sue_for_wrongful_termination_in_California\"><\/span>Can I sue for wrongful termination in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Yes, you can sue for wrongful termination in California. Although California is an at-will employment state, an employer may not fire you for an illegal reason, such as discrimination, retaliation for reporting misconduct or taking protected leave, or a reason that violates public policy. Rise Law Firm represents employees only, never employers, and handles wrongful termination cases on a contingency basis, so you pay no fees or costs unless we recover compensation for you.<\/p><p>If you were recently fired, call <a href=\"tel:+13107286588\">(310) 728-6588<\/a> or <a href=\"\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> to request a free, confidential consultation. Strict deadlines apply, and some begin to run on the day of your termination.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"rlfp-intro-art\"><svg role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Line drawing of a box of office belongings\" viewBox=\"0 0 360 300\"><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M20 260 H340\" stroke=\"#9AA4B1\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/path><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M70 165 H230 V250 H70 Z M70 165 L100 135 H260 L230 165 M230 250 L260 220 V135\" stroke=\"#141A23\" stroke-width=\"3\"><\/path><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M130 165 V125 M130 125 C110 115 110 98 130 104 C150 98 150 115 130 125\" stroke=\"#D82C18\" stroke-width=\"3\"><\/path><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M170 165 V120 H210 V150\" stroke=\"#141A23\" stroke-width=\"3\"><\/path><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M285 90 L325 130 M325 90 L285 130\" stroke=\"#D82C18\" stroke-width=\"4\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"rlfp-sec\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5197 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bigstock-Employee-Termination-Rules-Boo-427220525-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Wrongful Termination\" width=\"704\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bigstock-Employee-Termination-Rules-Boo-427220525-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bigstock-Employee-Termination-Rules-Boo-427220525-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bigstock-Employee-Termination-Rules-Boo-427220525-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bigstock-Employee-Termination-Rules-Boo-427220525-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.riselawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bigstock-Employee-Termination-Rules-Boo-427220525.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 85vw, 704px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"rlfp-sec\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_counts_as_wrongful_termination_in_California\"><\/span>What counts as wrongful termination in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>A termination is wrongful when the real reason for it is one the law prohibits. The most common grounds are the following.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rlfp-grid\"><div class=\"rlfp-card\"><svg class=\"rlfp-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M32 6 L54 14 V30 C54 44 44 54 32 58 C20 54 10 44 10 30 V14 Z\" stroke=\"#141A23\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><\/path><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M22 32 l7 7 l13 -15\" stroke=\"#D82C18\" stroke-width=\"3\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"rlfp-ct\">Discrimination.<\/p><p>The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits firing an employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, <a href=\"\/los-angeles-sexual-orientation-transgender-discrimination-attorney\/\">sexual orientation<\/a>, <a href=\"\/los-angeles-pregnancy-discrimination-lawyer\/\">pregnancy<\/a>, age (40 and over), <a href=\"\/los-angeles-ada-disability-discrimination-lawyer\/\">physical or mental disability<\/a>, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or military or veteran status. Federal law provides similar protections.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"rlfp-card\"><svg class=\"rlfp-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M32 8 V56 M18 56 H46 M12 18 H52\" stroke=\"#141A23\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><\/path><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M12 18 L4 36 H20 Z M52 18 L44 36 H60 Z\" stroke=\"#D82C18\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"rlfp-ct\">Retaliation.<\/p><p>An employer may not fire you for reporting discrimination or harassment, reporting illegal conduct or unsafe conditions, complaining about unpaid wages, participating in an investigation, or refusing to take part in something unlawful. Learn more about <a href=\"\/los-angeles-retaliation-attorney\/\">retaliation claims<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"rlfp-card\"><svg class=\"rlfp-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M16 12 H48 V56 H16 Z M26 8 H38 V16 H26 Z\" stroke=\"#141A23\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><\/path><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M24 30 H40 M24 39 H40 M24 48 H33\" stroke=\"#D82C18\" stroke-width=\"3\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"rlfp-ct\">Protected leave and accommodation.<\/p><p>Firing an employee for taking leave under the California Family Rights Act or the federal <a href=\"\/los-angeles-family-medical-leave-act-attorney\/\">Family and Medical Leave Act<\/a>, taking pregnancy disability leave or <a href=\"\/california-paid-sick-leave-lawyer\/\">sick leave<\/a>, or requesting a reasonable accommodation for a disability is unlawful.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"rlfp-card\"><svg class=\"rlfp-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M10 16 H54 V54 H10 Z M10 26 H54 M22 10 V20 M42 10 V20\" stroke=\"#141A23\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><\/path><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M20 36 H28 M36 36 H44 M20 45 H28\" stroke=\"#D82C18\" stroke-width=\"3\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"rlfp-ct\">Violation of public policy.<\/p><p>California law protects employees who serve on a jury, take time off to vote, serve in the military reserve or National Guard, or exercise other legal rights.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"rlfp-card\"><svg class=\"rlfp-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M8 24 L32 10 L56 24 Z M14 28 V50 M26 28 V50 M38 28 V50 M50 28 V50\" stroke=\"#141A23\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><\/path><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M6 54 H58\" stroke=\"#D82C18\" stroke-width=\"3\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"rlfp-ct\">Breach of contract.<\/p><p>A written employment agreement, or an implied promise that you would be fired only for good cause, can limit an employer&#8217;s right to terminate. In some cases, an employer&#8217;s own written policies may support such a claim.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"rlfp-sec\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doesnt_at-will_employment_mean_my_employer_can_fire_me_for_any_reason\"><\/span>Doesn&#8217;t at-will employment mean my employer can fire me for any reason?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>No. At-will employment means an employer can end your employment without notice and for any lawful reason. It does not allow an employer to fire you for an illegal reason. Employers rarely state an illegal motive, so these cases often depend on the timing of the termination, inconsistent explanations, how other employees were treated, and documents such as performance reviews and emails. Investigating those facts is a central part of our work.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rlfp-sec\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_right_after_I_am_fired\"><\/span>What should I do right after I am fired?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ol class=\"rlfp-ol\">\n<li>Keep track of what happened, including dates, who was involved, what was said and the reason you were given.<\/li>\n<li>Keep copies of documents you are lawfully entitled to have, such as your offer letter, performance reviews, pay records and termination notice. Do not take confidential company materials.<\/li>\n<li>Request your personnel file and payroll records. California law gives you the right to request both (Labor Code sections 1198.5 and 226).<\/li>\n<li>If you believe you were fired for an illegal reason, do not sign a severance agreement or release before speaking with an employment lawyer.<\/li>\n<li>Speak with an employment lawyer promptly, because deadlines may already be running.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<div class=\"rlfp-sec\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_sign_a_severance_agreement\"><\/span>Should I sign a severance agreement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Not if you believe your termination was illegal and you have not yet spoken with an employment lawyer. Most severance agreements require you to release all claims against your employer, including wrongful termination claims you may not know you have, and a signed release generally ends those claims. If you were fired because of discrimination, retaliation, taking protected leave or another unlawful reason, contact us before you sign. Rise Law Firm represents employees on a contingency basis in claims against employers that have broken the law. We do not review or negotiate severance agreements where there is no underlying legal claim.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rlfp-cta\"><p>Recognize your situation? Tell us what happened.<\/p><a class=\"rlfp-btn rlfp-btn-navy\" href=\"\/contact\/\">Request a free consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"rlfp-sec\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_I_have_to_file_a_wrongful_termination_claim\"><\/span>How long do I have to file a wrongful termination claim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>The deadline depends on the type of claim. The most common deadlines are below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rlfp-table\"><table>\n<thead><tr><th>Claim<\/th><th>Deadline<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Discrimination, harassment or retaliation under FEHA<\/td><td>3 years to file with the California Civil Rights Department, then 1 year after a right-to-sue notice to file a lawsuit<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Federal discrimination claims (Title VII, ADA, ADEA)<\/td><td>300 days to file a charge with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eeoc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EEOC<\/a> (the deadline for California employees), then 90 days after a right-to-sue notice to file a lawsuit<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Wrongful termination in violation of public policy<\/td><td>2 years<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Whistleblower retaliation under Labor Code section 1102.5<\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Breach of a written employment contract<\/td><td>4 years<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Breach of an oral or implied contract<\/td><td>2 years<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Defamation<\/td><td>1 year<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Claims against a public employer<\/td><td>A government claim generally must be presented within 6 months<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>These are general rules, and the facts of your case can change them. Contact us as early as possible so that no deadline is missed.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rlfp-sec\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_compensation_can_I_recover\"><\/span>What compensation can I recover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Depending on the claim, a wrongfully terminated employee may recover:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"rlfp-list\">\n<li>Lost wages and benefits from the termination to trial (back pay)<\/li>\n<li>Future lost earnings (front pay)<\/li>\n<li>Damages for emotional distress<\/li>\n<li>Punitive damages when the employer acted with malice, oppression or fraud<\/li>\n<li>Attorney&#8217;s fees and costs under FEHA and certain other statutes<\/li>\n<li>In some cases, reinstatement<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"rlfp-sec\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_hire_Rise_Law_Firm\"><\/span>How much does it cost to hire Rise Law Firm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Nothing up front. We handle wrongful termination cases on a contingency basis, which means there are no fees or costs unless we recover compensation for you. You can <a href=\"\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> to request a free, confidential consultation.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rlfp-band rlfp-dark\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_employees_choose_Rise_Law_Firm\"><\/span>Why employees choose Rise Law Firm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"rlfp-grid\"><div class=\"rlfp-card\"><svg class=\"rlfp-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M32 8 a24 24 0 1 0 0.01 0 Z\" stroke=\"#141A23\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><\/path><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M32 18 V32 L42 38\" stroke=\"#D82C18\" stroke-width=\"3\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"rlfp-ct\">We represent employees only.<\/p><p>We never represent employers.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"rlfp-card\"><svg class=\"rlfp-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M32 6 L54 14 V30 C54 44 44 54 32 58 C20 54 10 44 10 30 V14 Z\" stroke=\"#141A23\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><\/path><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M22 32 l7 7 l13 -15\" stroke=\"#D82C18\" stroke-width=\"3\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"rlfp-ct\">Harvard educated lawyers trained at national law firms.<\/p><p>Managing Partner <a href=\"\/eliot-j-rushovich\/\">Eliot J. Rushovich<\/a>, a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, began his career at O&#8217;Melveny &amp; Myers LLP. Partner <a href=\"\/lisa-watanabe-peagler\/\">Lisa M. Watanabe-Peagler<\/a> practiced in the Labor and Employment group at Epstein Becker &amp; Green, P.C., where she represented employers, which gives our clients direct insight into how companies defend these cases.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"rlfp-card\"><svg class=\"rlfp-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M32 8 V56 M18 56 H46 M12 18 H52\" stroke=\"#141A23\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><\/path><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M12 18 L4 36 H20 Z M52 18 L44 36 H60 Z\" stroke=\"#D82C18\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"rlfp-ct\">Recognized by our peers.<\/p><p>Eliot J. Rushovich and Lisa M. Watanabe-Peagler have each been selected to Southern California Super Lawyers for 2022 through 2027. Mr. Rushovich holds an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"rlfp-card\"><svg class=\"rlfp-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M16 12 H48 V56 H16 Z M26 8 H38 V16 H26 Z\" stroke=\"#141A23\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><\/path><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M24 30 H40 M24 39 H40 M24 48 H33\" stroke=\"#D82C18\" stroke-width=\"3\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"rlfp-ct\">Executive terminations.<\/p><p>We represent <a href=\"\/los-angeles-executive-level-wrongful-termination-lawyer\/\">senior executives<\/a>, physicians and other professionals whose terminations involve employment agreements, equity, bonuses and deferred compensation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"rlfp-card\"><svg class=\"rlfp-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M10 16 H54 V54 H10 Z M10 26 H54 M22 10 V20 M42 10 V20\" stroke=\"#141A23\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><\/path><path class=\"d\" pathLength=\"1\" d=\"M20 36 H28 M36 36 H44 M20 45 H28\" stroke=\"#D82C18\" stroke-width=\"3\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"rlfp-ct\">A record of results.<\/p><p>See our <a href=\"\/results\/\">case results<\/a>. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future case.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"rlfp-sec\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_wrongful_termination_cases_we_have_handled\"><\/span>Examples of wrongful termination cases we have handled<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"rlfp-case\"><p>In one case, we represented a longtime customer service lead at the Los Angeles terminal of a national transportation company. She alleged that her manager used racial slurs toward Black employees, scrutinized and disciplined them more harshly than their coworkers, and blocked her promotion, and that after she complained the company demoted her and then fired her while she was on medical leave. The case resolved before trial. Every case is different, and results depend on the facts of each case.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rlfp-case\"><p>In one case, we represented a senior development professional at a national nonprofit who was fired about two months before her planned maternity leave. The organization said her position was eliminated when it closed its Los Angeles office. She alleged that, after she announced her pregnancy, a senior manager predicted in front of colleagues that she would not come back after the baby, her vacation request was questioned because of her upcoming maternity leave, and her health insurance was set to end weeks before her due date. The case resolved before trial. Every case is different, and results depend on the facts of each case.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For more on when a termination without a stated reason may still be unlawful, read our article on <a href=\"\/fired-for-no-reason-california\/\">being fired for no reason in California<\/a>. Employees 40 and older may also want to read our <a href=\"\/los-angeles-age-discrimination-lawyer\/\">age discrimination page<\/a>. If you live or work in Long Beach, see our <a href=\"\/long-beach-wrongful-termination-attorney\/\">Long Beach wrongful termination page<\/a>. You may also want to read our article on <a href=\"\/when-can-you-sue-an-employer-for-wrongful-termination\/\">when you can sue your employer for wrongful termination<\/a>. For an overview of the cases we handle, see our <a href=\"\/los-angeles-employment-lawyer\/\">Los Angeles employment lawyer page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are wondering what your case may be worth, read our article on <a href=\"\/wrongful-termination-case-value-california\/\">how much a wrongful termination case is worth in California<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you were told your position was eliminated or that you were part of a layoff, see our page on <a href=\"\/wrongful-layoff-lawyer-california\/\">wrongful layoffs in California<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We also represent employees in Northern California. If you worked in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose or elsewhere in the region, see our <a href=\"\/san-francisco-bay-area-employment-lawyer\/\">Bay Area employment lawyer<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>If you worked in San Diego County, see our <a href=\"\/san-diego-wrongful-termination-lawyer\/\">San Diego wrongful termination lawyer<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>If you worked in the Sacramento area, see our <a href=\"\/sacramento-employment-lawyer\/\">Sacramento employment lawyer<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>If you were fired after reporting or rejecting sexual harassment, your rights are explained on our <a href=\"\/los-angeles-sexual-harassment-attorney\/\">Los Angeles sexual harassment<\/a> page.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rlfp-band rlfp-light\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_our_Los_Angeles_wrongful_termination_lawyers\"><\/span>Contact our Los Angeles wrongful termination lawyers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Call <a href=\"tel:+13107286588\">(310) 728-6588<\/a> or <a href=\"\/contact\/\">contact us online<\/a> to request a free, confidential consultation. Our office is at 8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Consultations are by appointment, and we represent employees throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n  {\n   \"@type\": \"Question\",\n   \"name\": \"Can I sue for wrongful termination in California?\",\n   \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n    \"text\": \"Yes, you can sue for wrongful termination in California. Although California is an at-will employment state, an employer may not fire you for an illegal reason, such as discrimination, retaliation for reporting misconduct or taking protected leave, or a reason that violates public policy. 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