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This is a multi-state form covering the subject matter of the title.
Average Settlements for Wrongful Termination in California Case DamagesAverage Settlement Received Low Between $5,000 and $30,000 Moderate Between $30,000 and $100,000 High Between $100,000 and $1,000,000+
If you're fired unfairly, gathering evidence and seeking legal help is key to building a strong case. Settlements vary widely but could range from $5,000 to over $1 million based on your situation's specifics.
Your termination could be wrongful if your employer fired you: Due to discrimination. In violation of a federal or state labor law. Because you reported and refused to participate in harassment. Because you reported and refused to conduct an illegal act or safety violation.
Wrongful termination cases can be difficult to win since the employee must provide evidence that their discharge was unlawful. Although assembling solid proof and hiring legal counsel improves the odds, employers frequently contend the dismissal was justified due to performance-related issues.
In fact, no reason has to be given at all. Unfortunately, this means that if someone makes a false accusation against an employee, the employer is generally legally permitted to simply terminate the employee without an investigation.
Precise statistics showing the win rates on wrongful termination cases each year compared to the overall number of wrongful termination lawsuits are hard to come by. Nevertheless, estimates range from as low as 30% of wrongful termination cases being successful to as high as 90% of cases succeeding.
When you have a lawyer for a wrongful termination case the likelihood of receiving compensation is 64% and the likelihood of receiving compensation without a lawyer is 30%.
Average Settlements for Wrongful Termination in California Case DamagesAverage Settlement Received Low Between $5,000 and $30,000 Moderate Between $30,000 and $100,000 High Between $100,000 and $1,000,000+