Rancho Cordova Wrongful Termination Lawyers

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In California, most employment is considered "at will". This form of employment follows the principle that either the employer or the employee may terminate the relationship at any point, for any reason. The only general 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. Thus, it is critical 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 may 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 particular race, nationality, religion or gender. A Rancho Cordova employer also is prohibited from terminating at-will employees as a form of retaliation if the worker has sought an investigation into discrimination or has filed a legal claim for discrimination against the employer.

Furthermore, under the Family and Medical Leave Act, employers may not terminate employees who have taken leave for family reasons or medical treatment. Lastly, employers may not terminate workers who exercise their legal rights, perform a legal obligation, or refuse to commit an illegal act.

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

A local Rancho Cordova, California attorney can better inform you about whether a wrongful termination has occurred, and will also help in collecting the appropriate documents for your case. There may also be unique procedures that an attorney can shepherd you through.

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Life in Rancho Cordova

Rancho Cordova, California is a city in Sacramento County. It was incorporated in 2003, and currently has a population of about 65,000 people.

However, up to 45,000 workers commute to Rancho Cordova on a daily basis, which causes its population to spike during working hours on most days. This makes it the second-largest employment hub in the Sacramento area.

The economy of Rancho Cordova, California is driven by industries such as healthcare, insurance, and retail. Also, because Sacramento is the state capital, a large number of Rancho Cordova, California residents work for the state government, and commute to Sacramento. Many of these state employees are administrative professionals, such as lawyers.

In Rancho Cordova, California there are also many qualified attorneys in private practice. Anyone who needs legal representation would do well to contact a Rancho Cordova, California attorney as quickly as possible.

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