Hollywood Wrongful Termination Lawyer

From keeping movie sets going to typing away in offices, the people of California have all kinds of jobs to do. But no matter how different your job duties might be, your rights against wrongful termination are typically the same as everyone else’s.

If your boss fired you unfairly, you might have the right to take legal action against them. Any legal action you take is stronger when you have the help of a good Hollywood wrongful termination lawyer. 

At Tomorrow Law™, our wrongful termination lawyers are highly experienced and passionate about protecting the California workforce. We are award-winning and effective advocates who are ready to help.

How Can a Wrongful Termination Attorney Help?

There are multiple steps to obtaining the relief you deserve after being fired illegally, and an attorney can help with all of them. These steps include:

  • Identifying which laws apply to your case,
  • Timely filing your claim in the proper venue,
  • Gathering the right evidence to prove your claim,
  • Negotiating and drafting a settlement agreement that effectively protects your interests,
  • Arguing for maximum relief in a trial, and 
  • Ensuring you receive your award. 

Now that you know how a Hollywood wrongful termination lawyer can help you, let’s review your rights. 

An Overview of Wrongful Termination Laws

Without an employment contract, an employee in California is at will. This means that an employer can fire an employee for virtually any reason. But if your employer fires you for an illegal reason, it could owe you your job or financial damages.

Types of illegal terminations include the following:

A knowledgeable Hollywood unlawful firing attorney from Tomorrow Law™ can review the facts of your case and pinpoint which laws your employer broke when ending your employment. 

Breach of Contract

Employment contracts come in many forms. They could be written or oral, and they could be express or implied. If you do not have a written and signed employment contract, you may still have contract rights if your employer’s policy and procedures or words your boss has said indicate that:

  • Your employment is supposed to last for a particular period, or 
  • You can only be fired under certain circumstances.

If your employer breaks its word regarding one of the above-listed matters when firing you, you can sue for breach of contract.

Discrimination

Federal and state laws forbid employers from firing employees because of their protected characteristics. Protected characteristics include:

  • Color,
  • Disability,
  • Military status,
  • Race,
  • Age (40 or older),
  • Religion,
  • Genetic information,
  • Creed,
  • Sex,
  • Pregnancy, 
  • Veteran status,
  • Sexual orientation,
  • Marital status,
  • Gender (including gender expression or identity), and
  • Medical condition.

If your boss fires you because of a protected characteristic, you can seek damages for your loss.

The WARN Act

The WARN Act helps ensure that certain employers conduct mass layoffs appropriately. In California, employers with at least 75 employees must give at least 60 days advance written notice before firing 50 or more employees within 30 days. You can file for legal relief if your employer breaks this rule when it fires you.

Retaliation

A termination can be punishment for your misconduct, but it cannot be punishment for when you exercise your rights. Your boss is liable for unlawful retaliation if they fire you for taking rightful actions such as:

  • Complaining about workplace discrimination,
  • Reporting your employer’s illegal activity,
  • Helping a colleague with a discrimination claim,
  • Reporting a workplace safety issue, 
  • Refusing to take part in unlawful activity, or
  • Reporting a wage and hour issue.

Before receiving relief in a claim, you may have to prove that you followed the proper protocols to exercise your rights. We can help you present the strongest case.

Public Policy

Californians have several rights and obligations that should not be disturbed by an employer’s threat of termination, including:

  • Reporting for military duty,
  • Taking time off to attend a necessary meeting at your child’s school,
  • Disclosing your wages,
  • Reporting for jury duty,
  • Attending a judicial proceeding as a crime victim or a crime victim’s family member, or
  • Reporting for duty as a first responder.

Some limits exist to engaging in these activities and retaining your rights against termination. Speak to us about the nature of your case so that we can provide you with maximum protection.

We Are Ready to Fight for You

At Tomorrow Law™, our attorneys for unlawful termination work hard and effectively for the workers of California. In our years of hard work, we have won millions for mistreated employees. If you need help, call us today or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Rights Do I Have If I Am a Movie Set Employee in Hollywood?

You have the same rights against wrongful termination as any other employee. However, some of your underlying rights, such as your right to meal breaks, differ from those of an average employee. 

Where Do I File a Complaint?

Where you file your termination complaint depends on what laws your employer violated. For example, a discrimination complaint may be to the California Civil Rights Division or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Complaints regarding poor working conditions may be with the U.S. Department of Labor or the state’s Department of Industrial Relations. 

What Defenses Does My Boss Have Against a Claim?

Your boss may be able to avoid liability if you were fired for misconduct or if you were an independent contractor. However, many employers lie about misconduct and independent contractor status. A false termination lawyer from our firm can debunk your employer’s false claims to help ensure your protection.

What Type of Relief Can I Receive?

If you file a successful wrongful termination complaint, you may have a right to compensation for your losses, attorney fees, emotional distress, job reinstatement, and punitive damages.

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These are just a few of many examples of the work we do every day on behalf of hard working employees who are mistreated by their employers. Indeed, wherever there is a California employee who is being taken advantage of by their employer, we are here to lend a helping hand to ensure those practices are rectified. This includes working to make sure that you are made whole to the extent possible, as well as making efforts to ensure the employer changes its practices so that others are not hurt by the same policies or procedures.

Employment laws can be complex and employers may seem intimidating. No matter how blatant employment violations seem, employers and their attorneys manufacture excuses to show why you were paid all of your wages or why your termination was lawful. However, excuses can be torn down and employment violations shown for what they are. That is why Tomorrow Law™ exists: so employees do not have to be alone in their uphill battle against their employers who all too often trample their rights.

Don’t let your employer or former employer bully you. You have rights and we are here to help you know them and vindicate them.

If you were mistreated at work, believe you are not being compensated properly, or believe you were wrongfully terminated, the team at Tomorrow Law™ will take all possible measures to provide you with the best outcome. If you think you may have a possible claim, or would like information regarding your rights, contact Los Angeles Employment Law Firm Bibiyan Law Group. We will work with you to determine whether you may have a case against your employer, what the potential case may be, and can recommend a next step toward vindicating your employment rights.

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