Wrongful Termination

At Rancaño & Rancaño we only represent employees. We only represent the wrongfully terminated victim. We never represent the unscrupulous employer. We understand the victim’s anxiety over the future, and the anger and the humiliation that victims of wrongful termination are feeling when they walk through our doors. Most have lost more than just a paycheck—they have lost careers, sources of personal pride and in some cases, the very center of their lives. A serious loss of self-esteem and depression usually follow soon after.

In California, absent some labor or employment contract, employees are presumed to be employed “at will.” This means that the employee can quit the job whenever he or she desires and that the employer can fire the employee at any time, for any reason. However, if the reason for the termination is discriminatory, for example, because of the employee’s sex, age, religion, race, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation or disability, among other so called “protected categories,” the termination is illegal.

So if your employer fires you because you are too tall or too short, for example, it isn't necessarily actionable discrimination. The employer must be discriminating on the basis of a "protected category" for the discrimination to be illegal. The most common situations of wrongful termination arise when the employee is subjected to unlawful discrimination, is sexually harassed, is subjected to unlawful retaliation, or where the termination specifically violates a public policy.

If you believe you are the victim of an unlawful termination, you should seek the advice of an employment attorney without further delay. You may lose important legal rights if you delay too long. If you are currently employed and your employer is harassing you or discriminating against you, the best time to consult an experienced employment attorney is actually before termination. For years, Rancaño & Rancaño have provided advice and support to potential clients advising how best to protect their rights. Many employees incorrectly assume they know their rights because of something read on the Internet or the advice of friends. Only an experienced lawyer, familiar not only with the law, but knowledgeable in how the law would be applied to a particular fact situation, can provide the most helpful advice. At Rancaño & Rancaño we have that knowledge and experience.

Set up an appointment for your free consultation today with Rancaño & Rancaño by calling us at 800-755-5557 or fill out the online Contact Form and we will contact you as soon as possible.