Wrongful Termination / Disability Discrimination
Losing a job under any circumstances is one of the most stressful events a person goes through, and if that job loss was a result of discrimination or retaliation on the part of the employer, that is illegal. If you have been wrongfully terminated from your job in Northern California, the Law Offices of James D. Rush, APC may be able to help you. There are several specific laws in place, both at the State and Federal levels, to protect employees against discrimination and wrongful termination. Our team specializes in helping those who have been wrongfully terminated from employment in the areas of Novato, San Rafael, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Sebastopol, San Anselmo, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Tiburon, Sausalito, Sonoma, Vallejo, Fairfield, Richmond, Berkeley, San Francisco, Napa and the counties of Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco, Solano, Napa and Contra Costa. Call today for a free consultation.
Illegal Reasons for Termination
If you have been terminated from your job, and you feel that any one of the following situations applies, you may have been wrongfully terminated:
- Termination in violation of any state or federal anti-discrimination law
- Termination after reporting unsafe work conditions
- Termination for a reason you believe to be invalid, where the real reason is discrimination based on race, disability, age, or any other type of discrimination protected under State and Federal Laws
- Termination as retaliation for reporting illegal activity, such as not following proper rules for breaks, lunch or overtime pay
- Termination as retaliation for a sexual harassment complaint, or supporting the complaint of another employee
- Termination as retaliation after filing a workers’ compensation claim, taking medical leave, or maternity leave
- Termination after you reported illegal conduct, or what you believed to be illegal conduct, to a government agency, or whistleblowing
- Termination of an employee because she is pregnant
Other types of discrimination/harassment
Even if you have not been terminated from your job, you may still be suffering from discrimination or harassment in the workplace, and our attorneys can help you. If you feel that you are being treated unfairly in your workplace due to your race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or even just because you are pregnant, you may have a case for discrimination. You have rights. Do not sit idly by and continue to work in a hostile environment.
Take Action Now
Our attorneys at the Law Offices of James D. Rush, APC are here to help you. If you feel that you are being discriminated against at work or have been wrongfully terminated, contact our attorneys today for a consultation regarding your situation. We will help you to determine your legal course of action in this sensitive situation. Call us today.
