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Can I be fired for any reason in California, and what constitutes wrongful termination?

While California is an “at-will” employment state, wrongful termination occurs when you’re fired for illegal reasons like discrimination based on your age, sex, gender, medical conditional or your association with someone with these protected characteristics, retaliation for reporting safety violations, reporting illegal activity in the workplace, or refusing to break the law. If you believe you were terminated for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons by your California employer, you may have grounds for a wrongful termination lawsuit and may be entitled to substantial compensation.

What are my rights to overtime pay and meal breaks under California law?

California provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid family leave under CFRA for childbirth, serious health conditions, or military family leave, plus up to 4 months for pregnancy disability. These laws apply to employers with 5+ employees and include job protection and continued benefits. Your employer cannot terminate you for taking legally protected leave in California.

How do I know if I'm experiencing workplace harassment or discrimination?

Workplace harassment becomes illegal when it’s based on protected characteristics (race, gender, age, disability, etc.) and creates a hostile work environment through unwelcome comments, physical contact, or offensive behavior. Discrimination occurs when you’re treated unfavorably in hiring, firing, or promotions because of your protected status. Under California law, employers with 5+ employees are prohibited from harassment and discrimination.

What should I do if my employer retaliates against me for complaining about workplace issues?

Retaliation is illegal when your employer punishes you for filing complaints about discrimination, harassment, reporting wage violations, or engaging in other protected activities (.i.e., complaining about illegal activity in the workplace). This can include termination, demotion, or creating a hostile work environment after you’ve made a complaint. Make sure you document your complaints (email, text, slack message, ect.). Be ready to communicate the timeline of events. Contact our office immediately as there are strict deadlines for filing retaliation claims.

What are my rights regarding family leave, pregnancy, and medical leave in California?

California provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid family leave under CFRA for childbirth, serious health conditions, or military family leave, plus up to 4 months for pregnancy disability. These laws apply to employers with 5+ employees and include job protection and continued benefits. Your employer cannot terminate you for taking legally protected leave in.

Am I properly classified as an exempt employee, or should I be receiving overtime pay?

To be legally exempt from overtime, you must earn at least $68,640 annually (as of January 1, 2025), perform primarily executive/administrative duties, and exercise independent judgment. Many California employers misclassify employees as exempt to avoid paying overtime. If you don’t meet all requirements, you may be entitled to overtime pay and penalties for past hours worked.
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