Constructive Termination
Under certain circumstances, a worker may be able to resign his or her position and thereafter pursue a lawsuit against his or her former employer for wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation and/or sexual harassment. Because of the difficulty of making the case for constructive termination - that is, showing that working conditions were so intolerable that a reasonable employee would resign under those specific circumstances - we strongly recommend that no matter what your working conditions are like, you should consult an attorney before quitting and claiming constructive discharge.
For a free assessment of your situation, contact the Southern California constructive termination lawyers at the Law Offices of Rheuban & Gresen in Los Angeles.
If you contact us before doing anything as drastic as quitting your job, we will review the facts and circumstance of your working conditions and assist you in determining whether a claim of constructive termination would likely be successful. Unfortunately, constructive termination lawsuits are not determined solely based upon how offensive, egregious or intolerable the working conditions are. Rather, cases are determined based upon whether a reasonable person would quit the job given your situation and working environment.
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Constructive termination ("voluntary" resignation) cases are often based upon various forms of intolerable working conditions, such as:
Whether your claim involves sexual harassment, failure to pay wages for overtime or unfair treatment by your supervisors or peers concerning your religion, age or disability, we can give you a good idea of the likelihood of whether your specific working conditions are so intolerable that a claim of constructive termination would be successful and in the best interests of you and your family.
Our experienced attorneys can also provide advice about appropriate methods to record or document your workplace claims. Your case may involve special problems, such as failure to follow established procedure regarding workplace complaints, or your employer's failure to accommodate a disability or medical condition, which must be addressed in any analysis regarding constructive termination.
At the Law Offices of Rheuban & Gresen, our constructive termination attorneys have achieved excellent results in recent years for clients who have been forced out of their jobs and livelihoods by working conditions that no person should have to live with. However, it is important to consider and discuss the individual facts and circumstances of your situation with an experienced lawyer. Our employment attorneys understand California's job laws and can help you make an informative decision that is best for you and your family.
For additional information and a free consultation, contact one of our Los Angeles constructive termination lawyers.
