Los Angeles area
Fired in Downtown LA? See which California protections may apply.
Downtown workers span government offices, law and finance, hotels, garment and produce warehouses, and healthcare.
Working in Downtown LA
Common employers in Downtown LA include offices, hotels, hospitals, garment and produce businesses. The California protections are the same across Los Angeles County. What changes is the paperwork, the schedule records, and who witnessed what.
Where a case would be filed
Most Los Angeles County employment lawsuits are filed at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N Hill St, Downtown Los Angeles.
Where a lawsuit is filed depends on the specific facts.
Common issues
See which protections may apply to your Downtown LA job
Answer a few plain-English questions and see which California protections may apply to your situation. It takes about two minutes.
Questions from LA workers
What is the deadline to file a wrongful termination claim in California?
It depends on the claim. FEHA discrimination and retaliation claims generally require a Civil Rights Department filing within three years of the act, followed by a lawsuit within one year of the right-to-sue notice. Other claims have their own deadlines. For example, many retaliation complaints to the Labor Commissioner must be filed within one year. Because dates control whether a claim can be brought at all, talk to a lawyer promptly.
California is at-will, so does that mean any firing is legal?
No. At-will means no reason is required, but a firing for an unlawful reason (discrimination, retaliation, protected leave, or refusing to break the law) may still violate California law.
When is my final paycheck due?
If you were fired or laid off, all wages are generally due at the time of termination. If you quit with at least 72 hours' notice, generally on your last day; without notice, generally within 72 hours.
What are waiting-time penalties?
Under Labor Code 203, if an employer willfully fails to pay final wages on time, it may owe a penalty of up to 30 days of your daily wages in addition to the unpaid wages.