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Reporting Wrongful Termination in Bakersfield

Because California is an at-will employment state, your employer can lawfully terminate you from your job based on your performance, the company’s financial circumstances, or no stated reason at all. However, they cannot fire you specifically because of your membership in a protected class, as retaliation for enforcing your rights according to state or federal employment laws, or because you reported or refused to participate in harassment or other unlawful behavior at work.

If your employer terminated your employment for any of these reasons, you may have grounds to file suit against them for wrongful termination. Here is our brief introduction to reporting wrongful termination in Bakersfield; for more information or to discuss your case, our wrongful termination attorneys at LNN are here to help.

Which Government Agencies Handle Wrongful Termination Complaints?

The process of reporting wrongful termination from a Bakersfield workplace may involve various federal and state government entities, depending on exactly which labor law your employer violated when they fired you. At the federal level, the Department of Labor generally handles wrongful terminations based on complaints about wages, overtime, or leave law violations, while the Equal Opportunity Employment Committee generally has jurisdiction over wrongful termination cases related to unlawful discrimination.

If your employer wrongfully terminated you from your job because you reported unsafe working conditions to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, whistleblower protections apply, which could play a key role in a wrongful termination lawsuit. Finally, if your termination violated California state law, you can file a report with the California Labor Commission’s Office.

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Preparing To Report Wrongful Termination

At-will employment means that if you do not have an explicit employment contract, your employer can fire you without cause if they wish, without violating any law, just as you can choose to leave your job immediately without penalty. For this reason, it is vital when filing a wrongful termination complaint to have as much documentation as possible showing that the decision of your Bakersfield employer to fire you was a clear violation of state or federal labor laws. Legal counsel could provide invaluable assistance with gathering this evidence.

Our team could also help by ensuring that you are able to formally start the legal process over your wrongful termination within applicable filing deadlines. Most of the time, people who experience unlawful retaliation from employers—a situation that often applies to wrongful termination—have one year from their termination date to file suit. However, whistleblowers who suffer retaliation for reporting a violation of child day care licensing laws in California have just 90 days to file suit, and people intending to sue over retaliation that constitutes an Equal Pay Act violation have two years to file suit, or potentially three years if the violation was willful.

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Why Should I Hire an Employment Lawyer?

Employment issues can often be difficult to come across, especially if there are serious obstacles to overcome such as harassment or discrimination. Fortunately, there are laws that are there to help protect employees in the workplace. It is important that you hire an attorney to help you better understand your rights and your remedies if you have been the victim of a workplace dispute.

Know the Law & What is Illegal

Some individuals fail to take action against employers simply because they don’t know they’re a victim of a volatile workplace or that they have legal options. By speaking with a lawyer and discussing your situation, you can better understand what actions are illegal, what you can do to seek justice, and who is responsible. Then you can understand what you may be entitled to and what else can be done to help get you the compensation you deserve.

Protection From the Defense

Keep in mind, your employer or whoever is responsible for the workplace harassment or discrimination will most likely have a strong legal team looking out for their best interests. This means you also need strong legal counsel. A lawyer will be there to present the necessary evidence and help you navigate the legal system without concern. An attorney can help you fill out the proper paperwork, meet deadlines, and work towards a favorable resolution. Our Los Angeles employee rights attorneys at LNN are committed to the rights of employees who have been the victim of workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and more.

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Our Los Angeles employment law attorneys have over a decade of experience helping protect employee rights in California. We believe that companies must be held accountable for violating state or federal laws designed to protect employees from wrongdoing. At LNN, we handle the following kinds of employment law claims:

Class Actions
Harassment
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Discrimination
Sexual Harassment
Wrongful Termination

If you believe that you were mistreated or abused at work, you might be entitled to compensation. It is important to discuss your case with a Los Angeles employment law attorney as early as possible in order to achieve the best possible outcome in your case.

Why Hire a Los Angeles Employment Law Attorney

A Los Angeles employment law attorney can help you get compensation if you were mistreated, harassed, or discriminated against at work. Without the help of an attorney, you may not get the recovery you deserve, despite the fact that your company violated state or federal law. Employment law is complicated and follows strict legal procedures. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in your claim being denied or dismissed. An attorney can help ensure that you meet all statutory requirements and file the appropriate legal documents. It is important to note that you only have a limited amount of time to file, so the earlier you consult an attorney, the more likely your case will be heard.

When to Hire an Attorney

It is never too early to consult with an attorney, but it can be too late. The earlier in the process you retain legal representation, the better. Filing a claim beyond the statute of limitations may result in your case being dismissed or may bar your right to recovery.

How We Can Help

When employees are discriminated against, harassed, or mistreated, they deserve an advocate. They deserve someone who will fight to protect their rights and hold wrongdoers accountable. At LNN, our Los Angeles employment law attorneys aggressively defend the rights of workers, never resting until justice is served. Companies big and small often take advantage of employees, failing to pay them sufficient wages or creating an unsafe, hostile work environment. We believe that workers deserve better. Our firm is dedicated to helping those that have suffered at the hands of their employers.

Proven Results for Our Clients

We believe that employees deserve to be treated fairly; anything less is unacceptable and unlawful. When there has been a violation of state or federal law, our Los Angeles employment law attorneys do not give up. We have obtained multiple seven-figure settlements and verdicts on behalf of our clients, including a $10 million jury verdict for a victim of workplace sexual harassment. If your employer has engaged in any form of harassment, discrimination, or abuse, you should not wait. Get the legal help you need now.

Even if you know that you have convincing grounds for a wrongful termination complaint, filing and pursuing that complaint can be an intimidating prospect, especially since it entails taking legal action against an employer you left on bad terms. Fortunately, help is available from seasoned legal professionals with years of experience helping people secure good results from claims much like yours.

A member of our team could discuss your options for reporting wrongful termination in Bakersfield in more detail during a confidential consultation. Call LNN today to schedule yours.

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