Re: Wrongful termination

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On 6/07/05, SWEETPAPILOVE wrote:
> On 6/07/05, Peggy wrote:
>> Well I thought I would post this on this board.
>> I believe the time limit for filing aa wrongful term.
>> claim in california is one year. So what can I do if I was
>> fired with in the first year and did not know the law and
>> my old attorney never filed ?? Can I file against him?
>> Also what type of attorney do I get. My new attorney said
>> he does not do that. I was also told I can't do anything
>> about it till my W/C case is over. Is this true?
>> Just looking for some answers... Thank You
>
>
> IN SOME STATES YOUR EMPLOYER CAN FIRE YOU AT WILL. I AM NOT SO
> FAMILIAR WITH CA LAWS. IN MY OPINION, IF YOU'RE REALLY
> INTERESTED IN PERSUING THIS WRONGFUL TERMINATION THING, THEN
> HIRE AN ATTORNEY THAT SPECIALIZES IN THAT. ASK AROUND OR JUST
> GO ONLINE AND DO A SEARCH. IF YOUR WC CASE IS STILL IN
> LITIGATION OR ONGOING, TRY TO FOCUS ON THAT AS WELL. GOOD
LUCK!

Here is some links to information reguarding Wrongful
termination.

http://www.fairmeasures.com/wrongful.html
http://www.expertlaw.com/library/employment/at_will.html

When I search the web for information about stuff like that, I
try to find web sites that have info for both sides. The first
link provided is pro employer. The second link is pro employee.
I have found that even though there are employment at will
doctrine in all states, it is illegel to fire an employee for
some reasons.

Some of these include:
1. Refusing to do some illegel act.
2. Whistle blowing.
3. Filing a workers comp claim.
4. Race, sex, or other protected class.
5. If there is an employment contract, may be oral, written, or
partly oral and partly written.

If you think you were let go wrongfully, you should seek the
advise of an attorney. It took a while for me to find one who
would take my case. So if you have trouble finding one, keep
looking. You want one who handles employment law.

I wish you luck.