{"id":4958,"date":"2025-06-11T15:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shegerianconniff.com\/?p=4958"},"modified":"2025-06-11T15:00:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:00:16","slug":"the-role-of-employment-contracts-in-wrongful-termination-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shegerianconniff.com\/dev\/the-role-of-employment-contracts-in-wrongful-termination-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"The Role of Employment Contracts in Wrongful Termination Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An employment contract changes the landscape of how and when your job can be terminated. Everything your employer does must follow the terms set forth in the contract. <a href=\"https:\/\/shegerianconniff.com\/dev\/\">Shegerian Conniff<\/a> has handled many wrongful termination cases and understands the importance of a contract or collective bargaining agreement when it comes to being laid off or fired from your job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re here to help you understand your rights as an employee and better understand what your employer can and cannot do. Knowing this is key to knowing if you have a valid wrongful termination complaint.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California Is an At-Will Employment State<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not under a contract, California\u2019s default employment rule is known as \u201cat-will employment.\u201d To break that down, an employer has the right to terminate your employment for any legal reason. We say \u201clegal reason\u201d as the employment discrimination laws come first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the U.S., it is illegal to fire someone due to their:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age (40 or older)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Race<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Religion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual (Pregnancy and sexual orientation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veteran status<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also illegal to fire an employee who reports his or her employer in retaliation for reporting a violation. <a href=\"https:\/\/shegerianconniff.com\/dev\/practice_areas\/whistle-blower\/\">Whistleblowers<\/a> are protected. Protections are also in place to protect workers who take time off for family medical leave. New moms have the right to pump milk in a private area that\u2019s equipped with a seat, refrigerator access, table, and outlet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At-will employment may allow you to quit and your employer to fire you at any given moment, but an employment contract changes that. With a contract in place, you cannot quit without meeting the rules listed in the contract. Your employer cannot fire you without following the rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the Differences When There\u2019s an Employment Contract<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment contracts lay out the rules regarding your job and the details regarding pay, working hours, taking time off, or leaving for another position. It also sets out rules that your employer must follow regarding everything from time off to terminations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contracts might be a standard employment contract or a collective bargaining agreement that\u2019s negotiated by your union representatives and voted on by the union workers. Both provide the same protections and are legally-binding contracts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have a valid employment contract, you cannot lose your job unless your employer follows the rules listed in the contract. For example, you\u2019ve missed work and didn\u2019t call in. The contract says you get a day\u2019s suspension without pay when you don\u2019t call in, but your employer fires you. They didn\u2019t follow the contract, so the termination is illegal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protections That Employment Contracts Typically Include<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment contracts vary from one company to the next, but they usually contain the following protections.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compensation: How much you\u2019ll be paid and when and how those payments are made.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dispute Resolution: If someone believes they\u2019ve been discriminated against or is being harassed or another employee witnesses it and wants to file a complaint, how are complaints filed and how are disputes handled?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment Benefits: What benefits are provided and when do they go into effect? Benefits usually include paid time off, retirement plans like 401k, sick\/personal days, health, dental, and vision insurance and optional benefits like life insurance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grounds for Termination: What reasons must apply or be met in order for your job to be terminated. Often this includes misconduct, poor performance, or a workplace violation like employment discrimination or harassment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job Duties and Responsibilities: What does your job entail? Exact work duties are usually listed to prevent you from being overloaded with work you\u2019re not qualified to do.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NDAs and Confidentiality: California\u2019s laws on NDAs are different to some other states. NDAs are not enforceable if they\u2019re to protect the company after a discrimination or harassment complaint is filed. They\u2019re enforceable if they\u2019re protecting trade secrets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Compete Clauses: Non-compete clauses are only allowed in California If someone sells their business and the new owner is preventing loss of business or to protect trade secrets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice Periods; How much notice do you have to give if you plan to leave your role? How much time does your employer have to give you if you\u2019re being terminated?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Term of Employment: Is this a fixed role with a set employment period during which your job is protected or is there a \u201cfor cause\u201d provision allowing for the employer to terminate the position if the rules listed in the provision are met:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Employment Contracts Impact Wrongful Termination Cases?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have an employment contract, how does it help with a <a href=\"https:\/\/shegerianconniff.com\/dev\/practice_areas\/wrongful-termination\/\">wrongful termination<\/a> complaint?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burden Is on the Employer: With at-will employment, the employee must prove that the termination was the result of an illegal reason as per the \u201cfor cause\u201d section of a contract. When there\u2019s a contract, the employer has to prove that the termination met the terms of the contract.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFor Cause\u201d Is Clearly Defined: The \u201cfor cause\u201d portion of an employment contract spells out what would lead to a termination.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procedural Requirements Are Laid Out: If you are going to be terminated, the rules spell out what must happen. If the contract says you must be given oral warnings for the first two violations, and a written notice for the third, you have a complaint if you were never given those notices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsibility for Legal Fees: Some employment clauses include terms where the employer must cover your legal fees if you have a successful breach of contract claim.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if There&#8217;s No Written Contract but Protections Were Implied?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s another aspect to wrongful\u00a0 terminations that extend beyond a written contract. If you were told that all employees receive a month\u2019s notice in case of terminations, you have every reason to believe that you get the month to prepare. If that doesn\u2019t happen, implied employment contracts can help you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implied contracts are harder to prove. However, if every employee was told the same thing, you\u2019d have a stronger case. Information in a company handbook can also help prove implied contracts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steps You Should Take<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an employee, you need to do the following to protect yourself from wrongful termination.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read over contracts very carefully before signing them. (Even better, consult with an employment law attorney first.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a copy of your offer letter, employment contract or bargaining agreement, and employee handbook.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get any promises that aren\u2019t in the contract in writing (signed and dated).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your employment contract clearly defines the terms for employees to follow. (Have an employment law practice draft it for you.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your handbook and any terms in the employment contract match.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review and update your policies regularly, especially as California employment laws change.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult with an attorney to make sure your contract is enforceable and won\u2019t put you in jeopardy of being unable to fulfill promises that you make.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to Los Angeles employment law matters, employment contracts are the best evidence you can have in your favor. With the rules of termination clearly laid out, you have proof that your employer was in the wrong.\u00a0 If you\u2019re the employer, you know that you\u2019ve drawn up clear steps for your management and HR teams to follow when it comes to terminations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That doesn\u2019t mean that implied contracts or lack of contracts don\u2019t offer protection from wrongful termination. <a href=\"https:\/\/shegerianconniff.com\/dev\/contact-our-employment-law-firm-shegerian-conniff\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a> with the attorneys at Shegerian Conniff to discuss your situation and determine if you have a valid discrimination complaint.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An employment contract changes the landscape of how and when your job can be terminated. Everything your employer does must follow the terms set forth in the contract. 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