Wrongful Termination
California Wrongful Termination Lawyers for Restaurant & Hospitality EmployeesLosing your job can be stressful. especially if you believe you were fired for an unlawful reason.
While California is generally an at-will employment state, employers cannot terminate employees for reasons that violate state or federal law.
If you work in a restaurant, bar, hotel, coffee shop, or other hospitality business and believe your termination was unlawful, The Bartender Lawyer can help you understand your rights.
Common wrongful termination Issues:
❋ Fired after reporting harassment❋ Fired after taking protected leave❋ Fired for whistleblowing❋ Fired for refusing illegal conduct❋ Fired because of discrimination❋ Fired after reporting unpaid wagesfrequently asked questions
Can I be fired without warning?
Yes. There is no advance notice requirement, meaning employers can terminate you on the spot with no warning.
Does at-will employment mean my employer can fire me for any reason?
No. At-will employment is often described as meaning an employer can terminate you for any reason or no reason at all. But that’s not completely accurate. An employer cannot terminate you in violation of state or federal law, which provide numerous exceptions to at-will employment, including discrimination and retaliation.
Being terminated without prior discipline does not automatically mean your rights were violated, but it can undermine the credibility of your employer’s claimed reason for termination. The important question is why the termination occurred and whether it violated the law.
What if I was never written up?
Think your termination may have been unlawful?
Request a free and confidential consultation today.