California Wrongful Termination Law Firm
Losing a job is one of the most traumatic experiences in a person’s life- especially when the employee believes that the termination has been unfair or illegal. At the Law Offices of Richard deSaulles, we are dedicated to helping employees maximize their financial recovery after they have been wrongfully terminated from their employment.
If you need a wrongful termination lawyer in California, the Law Offices of Richard deSaulles can help. Our attorneys handle employment law cases, including sexual harassment, employment discrimination and wrongful termination. If you have recently been laid off and believe that you have been unjustly fired, you may have a right to file a wrongful termination claim against your former employer.
Do I have a wrongful termination case?
You may have a wrongful termination case if you've been:
- Wrongfully terminated in violation of an employment agreement;
- Wrongfully terminated in violation of federal or state laws;
- Wrongfully terminated in violation of labor laws, including collective bargaining laws;
- Wrongfully terminated as a form of sexual harassment; or
- Wrongfully terminated in retaliation for having filed a complaint or grievance against your employer.
If you feel you've been a victim of wrongful termination, you need to speak to an attorney. The Law Offices of Richard deSaulles handles employment law matters and offers free consultations. We may even take your case on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win. During the free consultation, we will discuss whether your rights were violated when you fired or when you "resigned". You are encouraged to bring any and all relevant information to our office when you come for your free consultation.
Wrongful termination cases can be difficult to prove since California is an "at-will" employment state. "At-will" means that an employee can quit at any time and an employer can fire an employee at any time and for any reason. Because this is a contract rule, the employer and employee are free to change it by agreement. However, if the agreement is silent on the issue, then the employee can be discharged without warning, without a hearing, and without a reason. It is important to understand however that there are exceptions to this rule. Contact us today and find out how the Law Offices of Richard deSaulles can help you.
What if I Cannot Afford To Hire An Attorney?
Most of our clients do not have the thousands of dollars needed to retain an attorney and litigate their case. The Law Offices of Richard deSaulles regularly takes cases on a contingency basis. For cases taken on a contingency basis, this means:
- You do not have to pay anything to hire our firm to represent you;
- Our contingency fee is based on a reasonable percentage of the amount we obtain for you;
- We will never settle your case without your authorization; and
- If there is no recovery in your case, you do not owe us a fee.
For those clients who prefer to pay an hourly rate, our firm is happy to discuss such an arrangement. Either way, we will make sure that the terms of the representation are agreed upon before initiating representation.
