Do you have a California wrongful termination case?

Five questions to ask

A yes to any of these is worth a conversation with a lawyer.

• Did the firing come soon after you complained, reported something, or asked for leave?
• Could your age, race, gender, disability, pregnancy, or another protected trait have played a role?
• Did the stated reason change, or not match your record?
• Were coworkers treated differently for the same conduct?
• Did you have a contract or a promise that you'd only be fired for cause?

What not to do

• Don't sign a severance agreement before having it reviewed.
• Don't post about your employer on social media.
• Don't take confidential documents you aren't entitled to.
• Don't wait. Some deadlines are shorter than people expect.