What to Do After a Wrongful Termination in California
Losing a job is disorienting — especially when you suspect the reason wasn’t lawful. Here are practical first steps California employees can take to protect their options.
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Plaintiff-Side RepresentationStanding With Employees When Workplace Rights Are at Stake
Kiwan Law represents employees — not employers — in workplace disputes. We listen carefully, explain your options in plain language, and help you decide how to move forward.
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Employment Law Representation
Losing a job or facing mistreatment at work can affect your income, your career, and your sense of security. Kiwan Law focuses on representing employees, helping them understand their rights and evaluate whether they may have a claim.
We take the time to understand your situation in detail, then offer clear, practical guidance about the options available to you.
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Common Workplace Disputes
Employment matters we assist employees with include:
Wrongful termination
Termination that may violate law, public policy, or contract.
Workplace discrimination
Including disability- and age-based discrimination.
Harassment
Including sexual harassment and hostile work environments.
Retaliation & whistleblower claims
Adverse action after reporting or opposing unlawful conduct.
Wage & hour disputes
Unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, and missed meal and rest breaks.
Severance agreements
Review and negotiation before you sign away rights.
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Understanding Your Rights
California law provides employees with a range of workplace protections, including protections against discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics, protections against retaliation, and rules governing wages, overtime, and meal and rest breaks.
Many employment claims are subject to strict filing deadlines and administrative requirements. Seeking guidance early can help protect your options.
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How Kiwan Law Can Help
Listen & evaluate
We learn what happened and assess the facts and applicable law.
Explain your options
Straightforward guidance on possible paths and their trade-offs.
Preserve & prepare
Help identifying the documents and details that matter.
Advocate
Negotiation, severance review, or litigation where appropriate.
Every matter is different. Not every workplace situation gives rise to a legal claim, and past outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Kiwan Law’s employment practice is focused on representing employees (plaintiff-side).
Try to keep copies of documents you are lawfully entitled to — such as offer letters, pay records, performance reviews, and relevant communications — and write down a timeline while details are fresh. Avoid signing any agreement before you understand what rights you may be giving up.
Severance agreements often include a release of legal claims. Before signing, it can be helpful to have the agreement reviewed so you understand its terms and whether negotiation may be appropriate.
Yes. Employment claims are subject to deadlines that vary by claim type, and some require administrative filings first. Contacting an attorney promptly helps ensure deadlines are identified.
We’ll ask about your situation, answer your questions, and discuss possible next steps. A consultation does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship.
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