Oxnard Wrongful Termination Lawyers

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In California, most employment is considered "at will". This type of employment follows the principle that either the employer or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, for any reason. The only basic exception in "at-will" employment arrangements is that the termination may not be done for reasons which violate the law.

Employment that does not fall into the category of "at will" is not subject to the same restrictions. Therefore, it is important that you identify what type of employment arrangement you are involved in. In general, employment that is subject to a set period employment contract is not considered to be "at will", and termination can only happen in accordance with procedures outlined in the contract.

What are the Illegal Grounds for Terminating At Will Employment in California?

The most common illegal ground for terminating a California employee is discrimination. An employer cannot terminate an employee simply for being of a specific race, nationality, religion or gender. Employers in Oxnard may also not terminate at-will employees as an act of retaliation if they have filed a legal discrimination claim or prompted an investigation into discrimination.

Moreover, according to the Family and Medical leave, employers are prohibited from firing employees who take leave for family or medical purposes. Lastly, an employer may not fire an employee for refusing to do something illegal, for exercising a legal right, or performing a legal obligation.

Do I Need a California Attorney for My Wrongful Termination Case?

Oxnard, California lawyers are knowledgeable and can inform you properly as to whether a wrongful termination has occurred. They will also be able to help you gather the proper information and documents, and will guide you through any unique or special procedures.

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Life in Oxnard

Oxnard may not be a household name throughout America but it plays a major role in California's international trade, manufacturing, defense, and agricultural economies. Oxnard is the key port for Del Monte Foods, Chiquita, Land Rover, BMW, and Jaguar shipments to the west coast. It's the deepest port between San Francisco and San Diego.

The city also has strong ties to agriculture and civil rights as the childhood home of Caesar Chavez and annual California Strawberry Festival. The USDA ranked Oxnard as one of the preeminent strawberry producers in California supplying over 1/3 of all California strawberries.

The top employers in Oxnard are currently St. John's Regional Medical Center, Oxnard Union High School District, and Waterway Plastics that collectively employ over 5,000 Oxnard locals.

Tourism helps boost the Oxnard economy as well. Tourists flock to Oxnard's renown soft sand beaches that are also known for being much less crowded than other hotspots. The Oxnard Public Beaches offer accommodations like palm tree lined walkways, picnic, and barbeque areas. The Carnegie Art Museum, founded by the famous Andrew Carnegie in 1907, displays over 1,500 pieces from Southern California artists and other influential Americans like Colin Campbell Cooper and Millard Sheets. The Chandler Vintage Museum of Transportation and Wildlife is another popular Oxnard museum neat Heritage Square that locals and tourists enjoy visiting.

If you live in Oxnard, California and need an attorney, you're in luck. Oxnard, California lawyers are members of a very diverse and sophisticated legal community. If you have any legal issues, an Oxnard, California lawyer can help.

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