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At Mercer Legal Group, our wrongful termination attorneys represent employees in Woodland Hills and Los Angeles County. We handle discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower cases.
Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires someone for illegal reasons.
California is an at will employment state. Employers can fire workers for most reasons. But not for illegal ones.
Your employer cannot fire you based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or national origin. They also cannot fire you for reporting misconduct or taking protected leave.
If your employer violated the law when firing you, you may have a claim.
Employers cannot fire you because of your race, age, gender, disability, or other protected status.
Signs include: sudden bad reviews after years of good performance, replacement by someone outside your protected class, or discriminatory comments before termination.
This is the most common wrongful termination claim.
Your employer cannot fire you for reporting harassment, filing a wage complaint, making a worker’s compensation claim, or refusing to break the law.
If you reported a problem and got fired shortly after, retaliation may be the cause.
California protects employees who report illegal activity, fraud, or safety violations.
This applies whether you reported to management or to a government agency.
If you have an employment contract limiting termination, firing you outside those terms is wrongful discharge.
An implied contract can exist through employee handbooks or verbal promises from management.
Sometimes employers make conditions so bad you have to quit.
If your employer deliberately created unbearable conditions to force you out, you may have claims as if you were fired.
California has strong employee protections. Several state and federal laws apply:
FEHA — Protects against discrimination based on race, age, gender, disability, religion, and other protected classes.
Title VII — Federal law banning discrimination based on race, religion, sex, and national origin.
Labor Code — Protects employees who report violations or file worker’s compensation claims.
FMLA/CFRA — Protects your job when you take medical or family leave.
Whistleblower Laws — Shield employees who report illegal activity or safety violations.
These laws create exceptions to at will employment.
These cases are complex. Your former employer will deny wrongdoing.
An experienced employment lawyer knows how to challenge their defenses.
Employers rarely admit illegal reasons. They create pretexts—fake performance issues or restructuring claims.
An employment attorney uncovers the real reason. This means gathering emails, performance reviews, witness statements, and building a timeline.
Some claims require filing with the EEOC first. Others have short deadlines.
An attorney ensures you meet all requirements.
You may recover: lost wages, future lost wages, benefits, emotional distress damages, and sometimes punitive damages.
An employment lawyer can assess what your case may be worth.
Our Woodland Hills wrongful termination attorneys evaluate your case, identify legal violations, and determine the strongest claims available. We gather employment records, communications, and witness statements to establish what happened. If your employer violated California labor laws, we pursue compensation through negotiation or litigation. You stay informed at every stage while we handle the legal process.
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Simon Moshkovich founded Mercer Legal Group to represent employees. His training at NYU School of Law and experience at top firms gives clients an advantage.
We represent employees, not employers. We know the tactics companies use and how to counter them.
You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation. No upfront costs.
Gather your termination letter, performance reviews, emails, and employee handbook.
Save texts and voicemails. Write down what happened while it’s fresh.
California law gives you this right. Get copies of all documents about your employment.
Your employer may offer severance in exchange for a release. Have an attorney review it first.
You may be giving up valuable claims.
Wrongful termination claims have deadlines. Some are as short as one year.
Get your case evaluated. Early action preserves evidence and protects your rights.
Consultation — We review your situation and assess potential claims.
Investigation — We gather evidence, identify witnesses, and build your case.
Negotiation — Many cases settle. We negotiate for fair compensation.
Litigation — If needed, we file a wrongful termination lawsuit and take your case to court.
Contact Our Woodland Hills Employment Lawyers
If you believe you were wrongfully terminated, speak with an attorney who can evaluate your situation and explain your options. Contact Mercer Legal Group to discuss your case.
Call (818) 900-7852 to schedule a consultation.
Firing employees for discrimination, retaliation, or contract breach is wrong. Public policy or employment contract violations by employers are also possible.
Wrongful termination requires employment documentation, communication, witness testimony, and other evidence. An experienced Wrongful Termination Lawyer Woodland Hills can help you compile and present this evidence.
Wrongful termination victims might obtain lost wages, benefits, emotional suffering, and punitive penalties. Compensation depends on your situation and how the termination affected your career and well-being.
State and case-specific statutes of limitations apply to wrongful termination claims. Hire a Wrongful Termination Lawyer Woodland Hills now to file your complaint on time.
In constructive dismissal cases, you can sue for unlawful termination while working. Document all misconduct and hire a lawyer to defend your rights. An attorney can help you fight employment retaliation for filing a complaint.
