Effective California Mediator
Case Results: Wrongful Termination
WRONGFUL TERMINATION action based on AGE DISCRIMINATION,
WRONGFUL TERMINATION action based on AGE DISCRIMINATION, in which former employee who worked as an insulation installer was terminated after eight months of employment. Issues involved whether reasons given for termination were PRETEXTUAL and whether employee was adequately COUNSELED about job performance.
WRONGFUL TERMINATION AND DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION action by
WRONGFUL TERMINATION AND DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION action by former construction worker against employer. Worker sustained injury which employer claimed he failed to promptly report. Worker alleged that the injury was reported and that the employer failed to offer a REASONABLE ACCOMODATION for his condition. Worker was terminated after slowdown in business, which worker claimed was RETALIATORY, but which employer claimed was for economic reasons.
WRONGFUL TERMINATION matter in which employee claimed
WRONGFUL TERMINATION matter in which employee claimed that he was terminated for having exercised his right to take unpaid parental leave, whereas employer claimed his termination was for valid business reasons.
Settled case by former employee of HOTEL
Settled case by former employee of HOTEL HOSPITALITY COMPANY for claims of WRONGFUL TERMINATION, DISCRIMINATION, and FAILURE TO ENGAGE in the interactive process, after employee became ill and disabled from continuing in his current position. Employer asserted that employee was never eligible to resume work, and that a permanent leave is not a REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.
Settled WRONGFUL TERMINATION case brought by ex-employee
Settled WRONGFUL TERMINATION case brought by ex-employee who alleged that termination was in retaliation for having filed a claim for HARRASSMENT by employer. Employee was HIGHLY EMOTIONAL and distraught by the litigation.
Employment case in which plaintiff claimed WAGE
Employment case in which plaintiff claimed WAGE AND HOUR violations, as well as WRONGFUL TERMINATION DUE TO PREGNANCY. Plaintiff had worked for restaurant for six months, and alleged she was summarily dismissed when her employers learned she was pregnant. Plaintiff claimed damages for emotional distress as a result of the termination. Case settled several months before trial.
Employment, WRONGFUL TERMINATION PRE-LITIGATION CLAIM brought by
Employment, WRONGFUL TERMINATION PRE-LITIGATION CLAIM brought by SAME SEX COUPLE alleging they were both terminated from employment for unlawful reasons. Employer claimed that employees voluntarily terminated, or that, in any event, LEGITIMATE, NON DISCRIMINATORY REASONS existed for the severance from employment. Matter settled before Federal Court action filed.
Plaintiff claimed WRONGFUL TERMINATION and FAILURE TO
Plaintiff claimed WRONGFUL TERMINATION and FAILURE TO ACCOMMODATE for his DISABILITY. Plaintiff was terminated after 20 years of employment when defendant claimed he refused to take a random drug test as required by the terms of his contract. Plaintiff alleged that he did not refuse, but rather was unable to perform the requested test, due to a physical disability. Issues centered around the nature of accommodations already provided, and the employer’s duty with respect to providing a REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.