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I Quit Because Work Was Unbearable — Can I Still Sue?

I quit. Can I still sue? Why walking out does not automatically end your rights — Ortiz Law Office, Inc.

Quit a job because conditions were intolerable? A California employment lawyer who represents employees only explains constructive discharge, why the bar is high, and why some claims don’t depend on it at all.

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Fired While on Medical Leave — Is That Legal in California?

Fired while on medical leave in California - Ortiz Law Office, free consultation, (888) 376-7849

You did everything right. You got the doctor’s note. You filled out the paperwork. You kept HR in the loop, answered the emails you didn’t have to answer, and focused on getting better so you could come back. Then, somewhere in the middle of your leave — or a week after you returned — the […]

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How Long Does a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Take in California?

How long will my case take? The honest timeline of a wrongful termination lawsuit in California — Ortiz Law Office, Inc.

Once people learn they may have a case, the next question comes fast: “How long is this going to take?” It’s a fair question. You have bills to pay, a job search to run, and a stressful chapter you’d like to close. The honest answer is that there’s no single timeline for a wrongful termination […]

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How Much Is a Wrongful Termination Case Worth in California?

How Much Is My Case Worth? Wrongful termination damages, explained honestly — Ortiz Law Office, Inc.

It’s usually the second question people ask, right after “do I have a case?” And it deserves an honest answer, not the inflated “average settlement” numbers that fill the first page of Google. Here’s the honest answer: there is no average wrongful termination case, so there is no meaningful average number. But the components of […]

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Is My Termination “Wrongful”? At-Will Employment vs. Illegal Firing, Explained

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“California is at-will” doesn’t mean your employer can fire you for any reason. Learn the difference between a lawful firing and wrongful termination in California.

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