Wrongful Termination

Ruben Limonjyan | January 11, 2023 | Wrongful Termination

A job termination or dismissal is deemed wrongful if an employee is retaliated against for unlawful reasons. California adheres to the at-will employment principle. This implies that your employer can terminate you without giving reasons or providing notice unless the employment is contractual. Therefore, reaching out to a wrongful termination attorney can be beneficial if you have a reasonable claim....

Ruben Limonjyan | May 11, 2022 | Wrongful Termination

If you were terminated for reporting harassment, pregnancy or after filing a workers’ compensation claim, you have a right to file a wrongful termination lawsuit against your employer. However, knowing what to do next is not always clear. At Limonjyan Law Group, we provide the guidance, support, and advocacy you need to assert your rights against your employer. In this...

Ruben Limonjyan | October 5, 2021 | Wrongful Termination

You have just received the news that you’re about to have a baby. Among the first thoughts that may pop up in your mind is whether you’re going to lose your job if you decide to take maternity leave under the Family Medical Leave Act. The answer is no. California employment laws don’t allow employers to fire pregnant employees discriminatorily....

Ruben Limonjyan | June 4, 2021 | Wrongful Termination

Proving a violation of employment law or discrimination law can be challenging. California is an “at-will” employment state, which could make the task of proving wrongful termination more difficult.  In an “at-will” employment state like California, an employer can fire an employee at any time without giving a reason or justification. There are some exceptions, such as employees who are...

Ruben Limonjyan | May 19, 2021 | Wrongful Termination

Losing your job can be devastating. Being wrongfully fired can be even more distressing. Suing for wrongful termination can give you the justice you desire. It can also compensate you for damages caused by improper termination.  Can I File a Lawsuit for Wrongful Termination at Will? Before discussing how to file a lawsuit for wrongful termination, you need to determine...

Ruben Limonjyan | August 24, 2020 | Harassment \ Whistleblower Retaliation \ Workplace Retaliation \ Wrongful Termination

Understanding Your Employee Rights Though COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the world and transform how we live our lives, many sectors of the economy are returning to work. Because transmission remains a very real possibility, workplaces are required to maintain new levels of mitigating safety measures to protect both customers and employees. Still, some employees have discovered corners are being...

Ruben Limonjyan | August 10, 2020 | Discrimination \ Wrongful Termination

Recognizing the Signs of Age Discrimination in a Dismissal Age discrimination, or ageism, unfortunately impacts a great number of older employees in the workplace. Aging employees can face numerous types of discrimination, including unwarranted charged comments, exclusion from company events, or being passed over for promotions or raises. In some cases, age discrimination can contribute to your dismissal. If you...

Ruben Limonjyan | May 21, 2020 | Employment Law \ Wrongful Termination

Hardly anyone revels in getting fired or laid off from a job. If you were recently terminated from your job, you may be wondering right now if you were wrongfully terminated. Chances are you’ve heard this term before or may even know what it means. Wrongful termination squarely rests on termination that violates the law. Unfortunately, this bars situations where...