Wrongful Termination and Retaliation


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You may have specific rights, depending on how you lost your job.



You have rights to form a union and collectively act.



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If I was arrested due to anti-war activity, can my employer take action against me while the arrest is pending?

Locate the office by looking at the list of offices or using the alphabetical listing of cities, locations, and communities. Staff are available in person and by telephone.

Can workers be disciplined or fired for engaging in protests?

You cannot be fired simply because you engaged in an immigration protest, which is likely considered protected political activity in California.

How long does the mediation process take?

Does my employer have to let me see my personnel file? What do I do if my employer refuses to show me my personnel file?


What kinds of organizing activity are protected? What can I do if my employer takes action against me for organizing?

Can my employer lay me off without any warning?

With a few exceptions, undocumented workers enjoy all of the legal rights and remedies provided by both Federal and California law.

You have rights protected by state laws.

The general rule in California is that employees are considered to employed "at will," meaning that they may be fired at any time by their employers, for any reason or for no reason at all. However, there are important exceptions to the "at will" rule.