Protecting California Workers and Advising California Employers
Helping Employers and Employees Avoid Wrongful Termination
California is an "at will" employment state, meaning that an employer can generally terminate an employee without cause. In spite of that broad ability to terminate employees, employers cannot engage in illegal behavior and then fire an employee who complains or reports the company to authorities. Furthermore, just because an employee is "at will" does not mean that they can be fired for the purpose of discriminating against them for reasons like age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin.
Such actions fall under the broader heading of "wrongful termination" and are illegal. Employees are protected under the law if they have been fired for their employer because of:
- Complaining about or seeking protection from workplace harassment or discrimination
- Seeking reasonable accommodations for a mental or physical disability or to make them more comfortable during pregnancy
- For blowing the whistle on unlawful activities the company has participated in
If you are an employee who is being threatened with firing, have been demoted or forced to endure other intolerable conditions, or if you were fired and you believe your termination was for illegal reasons, you may have a case for wrongful termination. A free consultation with one of the experienced employment law attorneys at our firm can help you determine if you have a viable legal action. If so, you need a strong legal advocate on your side to provide information, guidance and effective legal representation.
If you are an employer and you have questions about how California employment law applies in a particular situation, you need sound legal advice.
The experienced employment law attorneys at Anticouni & Associates can answer your questions and protect your interests in employment negotiations and in court. From our offices in Santa Barbara and Ventura, we represent employees and employers up and down California's Central Coast.
Contact Our Santa Barbara, California, Law Office Today
Contact us online, call our office at (805) 284-9728 (or toll-free at (800) 551-9018) to talk with an attorney. We offer all clients a free and completely confidential initial consultation.
