Advocating for yourself by documenting a wrongful termination is possible. Partnering with an Orange County wrongful termination attorney at Elite Employment Law allows us to combine evidence with applicable laws to protect your rights. Below, we review documenting essential evidence to defend your rights in a wrongful termination claim.
Identify the Cause of Wrongful Termination
Wrongful termination can result from the following:
- Discrimination against a protected class
- Participating in protected activities allowed by law, such as whistleblowing or taking protected time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Refusing to participate in illegal activities
- A breach in an employment contract
The evidence you collect should support why you believe a wrongful termination occurred.
Collect Evidence of a Wrongful Termination
An Orange County wrongful termination lawyer can help you identify and document key evidence to support your claim. Compile all the evidence, which may include:
- Emails and correspondence: Digital and written correspondence are vital links in creating a connection to wrongful termination. The correspondence may be work-related or sent through private messages, such as texts or social media messages.
- Discriminating documents or retaliatory acts: This evidence often supports a hostile work environment claim. A pattern of unfair actions against you and co-workers frequently becomes evident and may lead to wrongful termination.
- Witness statements: Co-workers may see the hostile environment you are subjected to or experience it themselves. Witnesses can attest to your work standards, the work environment, and the events surrounding a wrongful termination.
- Employment records: Details of your work performance, disciplinary actions, and scope of work should appear here. Reasons for your termination should also exist.
- Personal records: Record the dates, times, and individuals involved in any action that may lead to your termination. The capacity to pinpoint exact events with certainty lends to the credibility of your claim.
Preserving the Evidence in a Wrongful Termination is Critical
After a termination, you will likely no longer have access to your documents stored at work or on a company computer. Be prepared for the unexpected by safely securing the evidence documenting your case.
- Utilize secure storage: Print or make copies of any documents supporting your claim. You may also store the evidence on a personal device, in the cloud, or using other digital tools that regularly back up.
- Create a timeline of events: A timeline paints a sequential story of the actions leading to a wrongful termination. Arrange supporting evidence and documents according to how they unfold.
- Contact an employment attorney: Working with our firm allows us to assess your claim’s strength, assist with identifying significant evidence, and begin building your case
Building a strong case is vital to filing a successful claim. The evidence of a wrongful termination can be lost or destroyed when waiting to contact our team.
California Laws on Wrongful Termination
A termination may be wrongful when it violates California laws due to:
- A violation of public policy
- A breach of good faith and fair dealing
- A breach of employment contract
Elite Employment Law possesses the experience you deserve in legal representation. While we cannot guarantee a particular outcome in your claim, our case results demonstrate our commitment to helping employees impacted by an employer’s unlawful acts.
Contact an Orange County Wrongful Termination Attorney
Schedule a free consultation with an Orange County wrongful termination attorney at Elite Employment Law to discuss a termination. We will review the strength of your claim and discuss how our legal advocacy can benefit you.