wrongful termination lawsuits

What Damages are Allowed in a Wrongful Termination Case?

Posted on by Simon Mikail
Category: Wrongful Termination
Employers need to follow the federal and California rules on hiring, firing, and other parts of the employment process. They generally can’t discriminate based on your race, your gender, or your country of origin. They generally can’t fire you because you have a disability, because you’re too old, or because you ...

Why Firing an Employee for Off-Duty Conduct May be Illegal

Posted on by Simon Mikail
Category: Employee Rights, Employment Law in the News, Wrongful Termination
The San Diego Tribune reported in May 2018, that a local jury awarded a former employee nearly $18 million for wrongful termination. The jury found that the employer, Allstate, wrongfully fired the employee, Mr. Michael Tilkey, when it learned he was arrested for threatening his girlfriend – even though all the charg...