San Francisco Employment Law Firm Blog
In almost every California employment case, the employee and the employer have very different explanations for what happened. An employee may believe that he was fired for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons. The employer will claim that the same employee was fired for performance issues, poor attendance, misconduct, or a combination of the above reasons. Whether those reasons are true is a separate question. The important point is that they will almost certainly become part of the case.
When our office evaluates a potential wrongful termination case, we certainly want to hear why the employee believes the termination was unlawful. However, we also want to know:
- What criticisms did your employer make about your work?