Have you been wrongfully terminated?

On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in wrongful termination on Friday, October 5, 2018. As a worker in San Diego who has recently been wrongfully terminated, you may be wondering if there’s anything you can do about it. Sullivan Law Group is here to help you navigate the tricky waters of fighting for your rights in a wrongful termination case. It can be …

Barnes & Noble target of wrongful termination lawsuit

On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in wrongful termination on Friday, September 7, 2018. Working professionals in San Diego may all covet the same thing: job security. The common assumption amongst many is that almost all employees reach the point of not having to worry about being dismissed from their jobs. Yet given how often news breaks about high-ranking business officials being fired …

At-will employment explained

On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in wrongful termination on Friday, July 27, 2018. A common assumption amongst many working professionals in San Diego is that firings are rare, so much so that it is believed that one almost has to put a good deal of effort into getting his or her employer to fire him. In reality, however, firings, dismissals and …

Can an employer fire me in retaliation?

On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in wrongful termination on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Employers in California are beholden to federal and state laws when it comes to termination. These regulations state that it’s illegal to discharge a worker for certain reasons, such as those based on race, sex, or country of origin. It’s also not permissible for employers to fire a …

What constitutes wrongful termination?

On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in employee rights on Sunday, June 3, 2018. One’s place of work is not solely a place to grow financially; it is a setting in which one should feel safe and respected. Because one’s success in a career often hinges on his or her opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, it is crucial that a …

Have you been fired under unfair circumstances?

On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in wrongful termination on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. As a worker in San Diego, you have a right to protect yourself from retaliatory actions at the workplace. Unfortunately, these actions can be difficult to predict, and in some cases it can even be difficult to prove that they’re the root cause of your termination. The U.S. …

County sued by woman fired from local animal shelter

On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in wrongful termination on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Those working in San Diego typically want to give their companies the benefit of the doubt when it comes to their practices. Yet if one witnesses something that may be unethical (or potentially illegal), he or she does have a duty to report (he or she could face …

Employers can’t threaten to fire if you refuse unfair wage

On behalf of Sullivan Law Group APC posted in wrongful termination on Friday, February 2, 2018. Imagine this scenario: your boss tells you and your co-workers that, due to rising expenses, everyone must take a pay cut. However, this would put your earnings under California’s minimum wage. You speak up and tell your boss that the company cannot decrease your wage, but your boss …