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How to Determine If You Have a Valid Wrongful Termination Case

Written by: Samuel Eugene Spital

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Employment Wrongful Termination

Posted over 3 years ago. Applies to California, 10 helpful votes, 0 comments

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How to Respond If You Have Experienced a Hostile Environment

If the offensive conduct continues after you have told the harasser you are upset about and do not want it to continue, you should: (1) Report the conduct to your supervisor; (2) Document the date, time, place and any witnesses of all contact with the harasser and the supervisor whom you informed of the situation; and (3) contact a law firm that specializes in employment/labor law for a free consultation. It is possible the law firm will recommend you file, at a minimum, a formal, written complaint with your employer's Human Resources Department. The attorney may also recommend that you file a complaint with the DFEH (California Department of Fair Employment and Housing).

How to Respond If You Are Fired or You Quit Because of Wrongdoing

If you are fired, you should ask your employer: (1) To put the reason for your (wrongful) termination in writing and provide this to you for your records; (2) Ask to review and copy your personnel file; and (3) Contact a lawyer that specializes in employment/labor law for a free consultation. If you are terminated illegally, you may recover some or all of the following: (1) Lost Wages; (2) Lost Benefits (medical, health, vacation, sick leave, etc.); (3) Emotional Distress Damages; (4) Punitive Damages; (5) Reinstatement of their employment; (6) Promotion; (7) Attorney's Fees.