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Los Angeles Wrongful Termination Lawyers for California Employees

Were you fired for speaking up or getting medical care?

If a private employer in California let you go after you reported something illegal, asked for a disability accommodation, or took medical or family leave, the law may protect you. We only represent employees. Our founder, Simon Moshkovich, practiced at Skadden and at Latham & Watkins before he opened this firm.

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Elda Montemayor

13 months ago

The best experience!! Everyone was very friendly and always answered all my questions. The case was closed favorably and very quickly. I highly recommend ... Legal Group. Read more

Albert Delao

14 months ago

Simon and Javier were great. They were with me throughout my long journey and made sure I was always looped in whenever something developed ... Read more

Keyonna

14 months ago

Second case Simon has won for me and my family! Simon Moshkovich was top notch! After giving him a brief explanation of what happened, ... Read more

Miranda Abrego

14 months ago

Mercer Legal Group! Simon and his team were nothing short of amazing. The communication from everyone from start to finish throughout this process was excellent. ... Read more

Juan Carlos Machorro

15 months ago

I had a great experience working with Mercer Legal Grp. From start to finish, they were incredibly responsive and attentive to all my questions. ... Read more

Alba Medina

15 months ago

This team exceeded my expectations, my questions were always answered. Simon was always straight forward and clear with his approach, that made it less ... Read more

Alberto Barreto

16 months ago

Simon and Javier were amazing. They did all they can to get me the best settlement even after a loophole. They would always answer ... Read more

Diana Alarid

16 months ago

I recommend the Mercer law firm for any one who needs justice.Simon and his team are excellent they are fair and honest and very ... Read more

Diana Gomez

17 months ago

When I first contacted Simon, I was in a terrible personal state because of what I had endured. Simon was attentive, responsive, professional, calm, and ... Read more

Jess Harshbarger

17 months ago

When I initially shopped my case around, I got very discouraging responses from most of the firms that I reached out to. After I ... Read more

Alex Piceno

17 months ago

I wanted to highly recommend Law Mercer Group!!!!! If I could give them 10 stars, I would. Law Mercer Group is amazing! I did ... Read more

M B (Mirdy)

19 months ago

Would hands down recommend them again and again! I’m so grateful to have had Simon Moskovich as my lawyer and Mercer Legal Group behind ... Read more

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Why Choose Mercer Legal Group?

Mercer Legal Group represents California employees only, so our work is never split between workers and the companies they sue. We focus on employment law — discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination — handle the legal lifting, and keep you informed at each step. The goal is the compensation and accountability your facts support.

Retaliation & Whistleblower

Fired after you complained about discrimination or harassment, or after you reported something illegal at work? California law protects employees who speak up, including whistleblowers under Labor Code §1102.5. Tell us what happened and we will explain your options. Read More about Retaliation Claims

Wrongful Termination

Fired in California for the wrong reason? Whether your termination followed a complaint about discrimination, a medical leave, a safety concern, or whistleblowing activity, our attorneys can review the facts and explain your options under FEHA and the Labor Code. Read More about Wrongful Termination

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How Do You Start an Employment Law Claim?

It starts with a free, confidential case review. A Mercer Legal Group attorney listens to what happened, explains which California laws may apply, and lays out your options and deadlines before you decide anything. Every case is different, and no attorney can guarantee a specific result.

The Employment Law Firm to Represent You

Why Hire Us?

Client-Centered Approach: Client-centered legal strategies are tailored to each client's needs and circumstances.
Extensive Experience: With years of employment law experience, our lawyers understand the process and the tactics that work.
Start-to-finish support: We communicate and advocate throughout the legal process from consultation to resolution.
Aggressive Representation: We fight for your rights in negotiations and, when needed, in court.
No Upfront Fees: You pay no fee unless we recover for you, so you receive quality legal representation without financial stress.
Compassion and Dedication: We understand the financial and emotional toll a workplace dispute takes, and we work to help you move forward.

Case Results

— Hostile Work Environment

Four employees faced ongoing discrimination and harassment by company ownership. Los Angeles County, 2024.

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— Retaliation

Employee terminated after three months for reporting labor law violations to the employer. Los Angeles County, 2024.

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— Disability Discrimination

Employee terminated while on approved disability leave after the employer failed to provide accommodation. Southern California, 2024.

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— Disability Discrimination/Retaliation

Employer refuses to accommodate employee’s work from home restrictions for a physical disability. Terminates him shortly thereafter for a workplace policy violation.

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— Sexual Harassment/Whistleblower

Short term employee harassed at work by multiple supervisors. Terminated after making Complaints.

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Prior results do not guarantee a similar result or predict the outcome of any future case. Every case is different.

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California Employment Lawyers Ready to Help

At Mercer Legal Group, we know a workplace dispute carries a real financial and emotional weight. Our attorneys represent employees facing wrongful termination (including after medical leave), discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Our clients are California employees of private employers who were fired, demoted or punished at work. We keep the process clear and carry the legal work so you can stay focused on what comes next. We press for back pay, benefits, and other compensation the facts of your case support, through negotiation or in court when an employer refuses to do right by you.

At Mercer Legal Group, we have a team of employment lawyers who represent workers who have endured wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. We offer empathetic, proactive legal representation to help you through these difficult situations because we understand the emotional toll. We pursue the remedies your facts support, in settlement talks or at trial.

Mercer Legal Group reviews employment law claims carefully, explains available options, and pursues appropriate remedies when the facts and law support them. Every case is different, and no attorney can guarantee a specific result.

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Racial Discrimination

We represent employees who face racial discrimination in the workplace, helping them fight for their rights and seek appropriate compensation for the harm suffered.

Employment Law Practice Areas

Wrongful Termination

If you’ve been fired for an illegal reason, such as discrimination, retaliation or taking protected leave, our team helps you pursue a wrongful termination claim.

Workplace Discrimination

We advocate for employees facing discrimination based on age, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics, seeking fair treatment and compensation for harm done.

Sexual Harassment

We fight for employees experiencing sexual harassment at work, helping them seek justice, compensation, and a safe workplace environment.

Medical Leave Retaliation

Fired, demoted or punished after taking medical or family leave? CFRA and the FMLA can protect your job. We help California employees act when an employer retaliates.

Disability Discrimination

If your employer fired or demoted you because of a disability, or refused a reasonable accommodation, we help you pursue a claim under California’s FEHA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is California an at-will employment state, and what does that mean for getting fired?

California is an at-will employment state (Cal. Labor Code §2922) — your employer can generally end your job at any time for any reason that isn’t illegal. The exceptions are what most wrongful-termination cases turn on: you can’t be fired because of a protected characteristic (race, gender, age, disability, etc.), in retaliation for reporting wrongdoing, for taking protected medical leave, or for refusing to do something illegal. If your firing crosses one of those lines, “at-will” doesn’t protect the employer. Learn about California at-will exceptions.

What's the difference between being laid off and being wrongfully terminated in California?

A layoff is a job ending for business reasons — restructuring, downsizing, eliminating a role — that doesn’t single you out illegally. Wrongful termination is when your firing is based on an illegal reason (discrimination, retaliation, protected leave, refusal to break the law) even if the employer calls it a “layoff” or “position elimination.” If you were the only one in your role or department cut, or your job was filled soon after by someone outside your protected category, the layoff label may not survive a closer look. See how wrongful termination differs from a layoff.

What is constructive discharge, and can I sue if I was forced to quit?

Constructive discharge is when your working conditions become so intolerable — harassment, demotion, a hostile environment, retaliation for protected activity — that any reasonable person would feel forced to resign. California recognizes this as a form of wrongful termination (Turner v. Anheuser-Busch, Inc. (1994) 7 Cal.4th 1238), so yes, you can sue. The harder part is proving the conditions were severe enough that staying wasn’t a realistic option, which is why documenting incidents, witnesses, and dates before you walk away matters. Read more about wrongful termination claims in California.

Can I sue for hostile work environment after I quit my job?

Yes — quitting doesn’t waive your right to sue for a hostile work environment. Under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code §12940), you generally have three years from the harassment to file a complaint with California’s Civil Rights Department, regardless of when you left. If the harassment is what forced you out, you may also have a constructive-discharge claim layered on top. See what counts as workplace harassment under California law.

Where do Los Angeles employment lawsuits get filed?

Most LA-based employment lawsuits go to Los Angeles Superior Court — typically the Stanley Mosk Courthouse downtown, with branches in Norwalk, Pomona, and Van Nuys depending on where the employer did business. Most California employment claims (FEHA discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination) stay in state court. A smaller set of federal-only claims would go to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in downtown LA — though plaintiff-side lawyers usually keep cases in state court when both options exist. Where your case lands affects timeline, jury pool, and motion practice.

What's the difference between filing my employment claim with California's CRD vs. LA Superior Court?

For discrimination, harassment, or retaliation claims under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, you have to file with California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD) first — it’s a required administrative step before you can sue. CRD investigates, may try to mediate, and eventually issues a “Right-to-Sue” notice. With that notice in hand, you can file in LA Superior Court within one year.

How long does an employment case usually take in Los Angeles Superior Court?

From the day you file the complaint to a resolution, most LA Superior Court employment cases take 12 to 24 months. The exact timeline depends on the assigned department, motion practice, whether discovery gets contested, and whether your case settles before trial. Many cases settle in mediation between months 6 and 18; trials can stretch longer if the court calendar is backed up.

Does Mercer Legal Group handle cases outside of Los Angeles?

Yes — we represent California workers statewide. Mercer Legal Group is headquartered in Los Angeles but we take cases anywhere in California where the employer or the work was based. We don’t take out-of-state employment claims; if your work was based in a different state, we can sometimes point you to a firm licensed there.

Our Services

Los Angeles Wrongful Termination Lawyers for California Employees

Were you fired for speaking up or getting medical care?

Do you have a case?

Elda Montemayor

Albert Delao

Keyonna

Miranda Abrego

Juan Carlos Machorro

Alba Medina

Alberto Barreto

Diana Alarid

Diana Gomez

Jess Harshbarger

Alex Piceno

M B (Mirdy)

Why Choose Mercer Legal Group?

How Do You Start an Employment Law Claim?

Why Hire Us?

Case Results

— Hostile Work Environment

— Retaliation

— Disability Discrimination

— Disability Discrimination/Retaliation

— Sexual Harassment/Whistleblower

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