Los Angeles Employment Law Blog

Many people successfully sue former employers for wrongful termination. In one recent case, a Catholic school teacher in Los Angeles sued her employer for firing her for becoming pregnant and won $3 million. 

When you know an employer fired you wrongfully, it can be an emotionally-distressing time. There are legal actions you can take, but you may have emotional problems during this time. As you pursue your case, it is vital to keep the following points in mind. 

For many California citizens, the main reason for obtaining full-time employment is not about the salary, but the benefits that come with a full-time job. These benefits include health insurance, paid vacations and workers' compensation. Workers' compensation is a form of insurance that provides wage replacement for employees who are forced to take time off due to an on-the-job injury or illness. Additionally, eligible workers in the United States may receive unpaid Family and Medical Leave if they suffer serious injuries that prevent them from working or need extended time off to take care of a sick loved one.

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for employers to retaliate against workers who take advantage of these rights and benefits. A man in another state filed a lawsuit after he was allegedly fired for rightfully using workers' compensation benefits. According to the lawsuit, the man suffered injuries while on the job.

In a perfect world, every person would be equal and receive fair treatment. Unfortunately, the world today is far from perfect and thousands of people across the country are discriminated against every single day. Treating a person differently or unfairly because of differing characteristics is the definition of discrimination. California residents who experience this in the workplace can take legal action.

Four African-American workers in San Francisco say they were subjected to harassment and racial discrimination while working for a construction company, and they have filed a lawsuit. According to claims, the men endured disturbing acts of bullying and harassment while on the job. One of the men worked as a plumber and claims there were swastikas and racist messages left for him on the bathroom walls of his job site.

In order to stay profitable in today's competitive economic climate, cutthroat actions by California businesses and employers are not out of the norm. Far too often, personal agendas and greed take precedence over ethical behavior and doing the right thing. Employees that witness unethical and illegal activities are protected and can take a stand. However, workers who blow the whistle are often subjected to retaliation.

A former attorney for the city of Cupertino has filed a lawsuit over claims that he was retaliated against and fired. The man claims the city fired him so it could push through a housing development project that allegedly violated state laws. Reportedly, the project would turn a former shopping mall into a hub of housing units and retail space.