Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

Re: Possible Wrongful Termination

A private employer can terminate you for nearly any legal reason. In the case of a public employer, or a situation covered by a union contract, you might have some procedural due process rights.

Re: Possible Wrongful Termination

If the issue were one of public safety or illegality, there's a question as to whether you can be prevented from speaking with law enforcement or consumer protection authorities. Otherwise, disobeying an employer's directive -- i.e. insubordination -- can lead to termination. As Mr. Stone says, you pretty much can be fired for any reason or no reason, except illegal reasons.

Re: Possible Wrongful Termination

Employers get to make the rules. You violate them and get fired for disobedience and misconduct, don't look to a lawsuit to save you from your mistaken idea of your 'rights'. IF, IF, this was a situation where the employer is telling you not to contact authorities about a crime or other violation of law, then you probably would be protected if you 'blew the whistle' to proper authorities or gave a witness statement to them when asked. If that is the case, and you get fired or retaliated against, then immediately contact me for legal help.