Can you sue a company and still work for them?
If you are in a situation where you are being harassed or discriminated against in the workplace, it is important to know that it is possible to sue your California employer while you are still employed. Many workers who have faced discrimination or harassment at work get to a point where they have had enough.
Is a wrongful termination lawsuit worth it?
In general, readers who had a wrongful termination claim against a large employer (with more than 100 employees) received an average of $43,400 in compensation—almost twice as high as the average for readers who’d worked for smaller employers. Large employers may simply have the money to offer higher settlements.
Can you get your job back after being wrongfully terminated?
If the two parties can agree, a wrongfully terminated employee can be reinstated to his or her old position or possibly a new position, if the employee agrees. These decisions are up to the employee to accept or reject.
What happens if you are wrongfully fired from a job?
Even if you were wrongfully fired, you have a duty to minimize your damages by looking for other work. If you failed to actively look for work, you might not be able to collect compensation for your wage loss. Go back to the main page of Wrongful Termination FAQs for Employees.
Can I prove wrongful termination without a lawsuit?
There’s nothing wrong with looking for a new job, but don’t be too quick to assume you have no legal claims against your former employer. Even employees who are fired for cause might be able to prove wrongful termination, in the right circumstances. The only way to know for sure is to consult with an attorney.
Is it illegal for an employer to fire you for no reason?
It’s not illegal for an employer to fire an employee, even for a reason that seems unfair or unjustified. And, an employer can legally lie about the reason for termination. But, the employer cannot legally fire anyone for a reason that breaches a contract or violates the law.
What happens when you lose your job due to unfair practices?
Losing your job because the company you work for can’t seem to get out of the red or because sales are down and staff needs to be cut is difficult. But, when you believe your termination is the result of unfair employment practices, the wide range of emotions you experience can range from anger to zealous determination to get your job back.