What does wrongful termination defense look like for employers in California? Terminating an employee in California, or for that matter anywhere, is difficult. There is an extremely likely chance that it will be emotional, as well as complicated. We hope to unpack this contentious area of employer legal defense for you in a digestible and easy-to-understand way.
Wrongful termination claims are a highly litigated area of employment law. That means that employer defense lawyers will be essential in terms of mitigating an employer’s risks. At Chauvel & Glatt, we are employer dispute lawyers whose goal is to protect our clients so that they feel 100% confident that they are being defended & protected against potential wrongful termination claims.
Our strategy is to be proactive and anticipatory so that the likelihood of a wrongful termination claim is minimized. If one does arise, we have the history and the experience to mitigate your risk before a wrongful termination claim leads to litigation.
Our employment law expertise is holistic.. We use our employment law knowledge in a preventative manner. What we know in one area of employment law can inform the mitigation of potential wrongful termination claims in a way in which all of the key and most relevant facts are:
- Scrutinized (is it a legitimate claim, for example?)
- Thoroughly assessed, where every detail is taken into consideration
- Used to arrive at a strategically sound path forward, and
- Ultimately, the goal is resolution of this matter
Employment Law Defense Is Not Your Day Job (Nor Should It Be).
We know that running a successful business is enough of a challenge without having to feel that you need to also navigate wrongful termination claim. If a claim arises, whether it be a wrongful termination claim or constructive discharge claim, Chauvel & Glatt is an employment defense law firm you can consider to be an extension of your team. Always. We listen. We learn. We go to work to protect your business and take proactive measures to minimize your employment law risks.
Labor Law Compliance IS Our Day Job.
How can you prevent wrongful termination claims from happening? By being prepared. Labor law compliance is an area in which we specialize and excel. We have the knowledge and expertise on how to be compliant with labor laws related to discrimination and retaliation. We also have experience in establishing compliant policies and procedures guidelines and employee handbooks. Our broad and holistic experience in labor and employment law gives us a strategic advantage in providing our clients with the guidance that enables them to be as well-positioned as possible to prevent wrongful termination claims from happening.
If a wrongful termination claim still arises, we are ideally situated to defend our clients against one. We will always seek to arrive at the most favorable outcome on behalf of our clients, the employer, hopefully before litigation becomes necessary. If litigation does arise, you can trust that we are wrongful termination litigation attorneys who are backed by a steeped history of experience.
We understand that although California is an “at-will” employment state (meaning an employer can terminate an employee for supposedly any reason at all), employees still have the right to claim that they were wrongfully terminated for reasons of:
- Discrimination
- Retaliation
- Whistleblowing
These are just a few of the situations in which “at-will” employment can be tested. At Chauvel & Glatt, because we are a comprehensive employment law firm, we have a thorough understanding of what legitimate grounds for discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblowing look like. We will be ready to substantiate unsupported claims with concrete facts.
Proper Documentation May Be What Decides a Case.
That is why we want to partner with employers to help them be compliant. Documentation can determine what elevates a claim to the next level. We want to help employers accurately prepare, including documenting every aspect of an employee’s history, starting with the day they are hired, and any performance or disciplinary issues. This simply makes good employment law sense. Because one day, however well intentioned and however well an employer is prepared, it may become critically important to have engaged a professional employment dispute lawyer for wrongful termination.
At Chauvel & Glatt, we will consistently and tirelessly advocate for each and every one of our clients at the highest level of integrity, while fostering the best possible environment for them from an employment law standpoint. Employment law in California is complicated. We have a unique ability to synthesize it in a way in which our clients feel comfortable, informed, and confident that we are doing everything we can to support them.
