If you are here today because you think you have been terminated illegally by your employer, we urge you to call us today. At the Azadian Law Group, PC, you can count on our skilled Newport Beach wrongful termination attorney to be by your side. We pledge to get to the bottom of what happened so we can secure the compensation you truly deserve. Whether you were terminated based on discrimination or retaliation, we are here for you.
When you go to work in California, you probably know that this is an “at-will” employment state. You may think that this gives an employer the right to hire and fire you for any reason at all. While this is generally true, we need you to understand that this does not give any employer the right to fire you for illegal reasons.
You may have heard of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They are charged with ensuring that employers in this country abide by law against workplace discrimination. Along with federal law, California has strong protections in place to shield workers from discrimination based on their:
More than 80,000 charges were brought by the EEOC for discrimination against people based on those items listed. Our Newport Beach wrongful termination attorney will stand up for you regardless of how you have been discriminated against.
The EEOC is also tasked with holding employers accountable for retaliation against employees.
It is illegal to fire an employee as retaliation for them:
It is also illegal to retaliate against an employee who is a whistleblower. There are strong whistleblower protections in place at the state and federal levels to protect those who come forward about an employer’s fraudulent or illegal activities.
We know that you depend on your job and we are here to help if you think you have been let go based on retaliation or discrimination. At the Azadian Law Group, PC, you can count on our knowledgeable and experienced team to investigate the reason you were fired. We aggressively pursue employers who illegally fire their workers so they can be held accountable, and you can receive the compensation you deserve. This can include:
You do not have to worry about out-of-pocket expenses, and we will only get paid if you get compensated. When you need a Newport Beach wrongful termination lawyer, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling us at 949-662-5405.