As with other categories of employment law, defense against wrongful termination claims involves skilled litigation defense, and can also involve strategic planning to prevent claims. Hudock Employment Law Group provides both. Mr. Hudock has successfully defended employers in litigation and trial involving wrongful termination claims throughout Southern California. The firm has also provided employers with effective preventative strategies to minimize exposure and limit claims.
Wrongful termination
SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE AGAINST WRONGFUL TERMINATION CLAIMS
SPECIALIZED LITIGATION DEFENSE
Hudock Law has the proven expertise to orchestrate an employer’s defense under any circumstances in which a wrongful termination claim may arise. Our firm quickly eliminates claims that do not meet wrongful termination requirements. We successfully defend employers by using our knowledge and experience to identify key facts and evidence, anticipate opponents’ arguments, and develop a powerful defense.
Hudock Law knows the ways a wrongful termination claim may develop, and Mr. Hudock has a record of achieving favorable results for employers, even when the case may appear to be a lost cause. He has partnered with employers to prevail in wrongful termination claims, including by demurrer, summary judgment, and trial.
EFFECTIVE PREVENTATIVE CONSULTING
Hudock Law also offers a full suite of consultation services to significantly reduce the probability of wrongful termination claims, generally or in a particular situation. Mr. Hudock has minimized employers’ exposure to claims through carefully prepared employment policies and advice regarding best practices for employee conflict, discipline, and separation.
A DEDICATED ADVOCATE ON YOUR BEHALF
Wrongful termination claims can be a disturbing and damaging influence on your business. Hudock Employment Law Group has the dedication, experience, and highly intelligent approach to best represent you in these matters—so you can move forward and focus on your business. To schedule a consultation, call 213-418-9444 or send an email.
CASE STUDY
LAWSUIT AVOIDED IN FORMER GENERAL MANAGER CLAIMS AGAINST ASSOCIATION AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The new president of a large homeowners association noticed problematic issues with the association’s longtime general manager. The problems were serious enough to warrant potential termination.
Mr. Hudock worked with the organization to come up with a plan for placing the manager on administrative leave, and informing the manager that the association was going to conduct an investigation into the issues that the board had identified.
The manager hired an attorney and claimed she was going to quit and claim “constructive termination.” This meant she was claiming that she had no choice but to resign because the work conditions were so intolerable, which is a claim allowed under California law. Legally, this also meant that she had the right to make claims against the employer. After Mr. Hudock quickly refuted the claim, the manager dropped the claims and resigned without further action.
Later the manager filed for unemployment. Based on a letter Mr. Hudock wrote outlining why such a claim was inappropriate, the EDD denied her unemployment claim.