Category: Wrongful Termination
Former Jack in the Box Employee Awarded $15 Million in Wrongful Termination Case
What are the grounds for a viable wrongful termination action?
A Los Angeles Superior Court recently awarded a former Jack in the Box employee $15 million in damages following her wrongful termination. The substantial award will be contested by the San Diego based restaurant chain. Employees nationwide will want to review the case and follow... Continue reading…Chipotle Forced to Pay Wrongfully Terminated Employee $8 Million
What damages could I receive if my employer has wrongfully terminated me?
A Fresno, California jury recently awarded a former Chipotle manager with $8 million for her wrongful termination. Jeannette Ortiz was a manager of the Shaw and Cedar Chipotle location in 2015. She was fired for what...
Continue reading…The “At Will” Employment Doctrine and Wrongful Termination
When Can New York State Employers Fire an At Will Employee?
Employees in New York State need to understand that, under at-will employment laws, they may be fired by their employers for almost any reason and without warning. Although some exceptions to at-will employment exist (for reasons relating to, for instance, sexual harassment...
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