Wrongful Termination Due To A Mental Health Condition

November 13, 2025 Legal Team
Mental health conditions are protected under California and federal law. If you were terminated for disclosing your condition, requesting accommodations, or taking leave for treatment, your firing may have been unlawful. Contact our wrongful termination lawyers in Orange County to schedule your free consultation today. Mental Health as a Protected Condition Under both California...
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Can a Performance Improvement Plan Be Used As Evidence for a Wrongful Termination Claim?

November 13, 2025 Legal Team
In California, if a PIP is used unfairly or as a pretext for termination after you engage in a protected activity, it may serve as strong evidence of wrongful termination in Orange County. What Is a Performance Improvement Plan? A Performance Improvement Plan outlines specific performance goals and expectations that an employee must meet...
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Are Orange County Part-Time Workers Eligible for Workers’ Compensation?

November 13, 2025 Legal Team
Part-time workers in Orange County are eligible for workers’ compensation just like full-time employees. If you are injured while performing your job duties, your employer’s insurance should cover your medical treatment and part of your lost wages, regardless of how many hours you work each week. Contact our Orange County workers' compensation lawyer at...
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How Do Unions Protect Against Wrongful Termination?

November 13, 2025 Legal Team
Losing a job can be devastating, especially if the termination feels unfair or unjustified. While most workers in California are considered “at-will” employees—meaning they can be fired at any time and for almost any reason—unionized workers enjoy additional protections through collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).  Do you believe your termination was unfair or unjustified? Contact...
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Understanding Time Rounding Practices in California

November 13, 2025 Legal Team
Some employers use a practice called “time rounding,” which adjusts an employee’s clock-in and clock-out times to the nearest preset increment—usually to the nearest five, ten, or fifteen minutes. While this might sound harmless, improper rounding can lead to wage theft and unpaid work over time.   If your employer has recorded your work time...
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