San Diego Wrongful Termination Lawyer

Losing your job is stressful. It threatens your financial security, your career, your peace of mind, and often your sense of identity. But if you were fired for an illegal reason, you don't have to just accept it, a San Diego employment attorney may be able to help.

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Employers rarely admit they fired an employee for an illegal reason. Employers will often claim it was due to "poor performance," a "layoff," or "restructuring." 

 

California is an "at-will" employment law state, which means employers have broad power to fire employees; but that power is not unlimited. An employer cannot fire you for an illegal reason. Below, we have listed the most common illegal reasons employers fire employees.

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If you suspect your termination was illegal, you need a powerful employment lawyer. At J.T. Howell, PC, we level the playing field. We use our "Big Firm" experience to fight for employees, hold employers accountable, and get you the compensation you deserve.