California Breach of Employment Contract Attorneys

In California, most workers are "at will" employees, meaning that their employer can generally do so with or without cause. While employers are prohibited from terminating a worker for legally protected reasons like gender, race, ethnicity, religious preference, national origin, pregnancy, disability and age, employers could fire someone simply because they don't like them. Employees with an employment contract, however, can only be fired by violating conditions set forth in the agreement. Employment contracts often include prohibitions on taking company property and requirements that certain goals be met.

A breach of employment contract can range from violation of a severance agreement to questionable action by employers (such as terminating an employee before a large commission or bonus would be paid). At the San Francisco law offices of Bradshaw & Associates, our experienced breach of employment contract lawyers represent employees throughout the Bay Area in claims against their employers.

Contact Us for Assistance in a Breach of Employment Contract Claim

Whether an employment contract is written, oral or implied, it may contain as many terms and conditions as both parties are willing to agree upon. From specific employment durations to layoffs to terminations for good cause, we handle claims involving:

• Lost wages and benefits
• Potential future wages
• Breach of a non-compete agreement
• Severance agreement violations
• Wrongful termination
• Bad faith claims

Our firm's experience handling business contract disputes on either side of the issue gives us valuable insight into how contracts should be drafted and how to attack or defend violations. We understand that both time and money are critical for an employee fired due to an alleged breach of employment contract. By focusing on quantifiable harm suffered, we strive to quickly negotiate settlement terms agreeable to all, all the while preparing each case for litigation if necessary.

Breach of Contract Involving Bad Faith

Whether the contract was written or implied, it is also important to consider if a breach of employment contract involves bad faith by an employer. For example, an employer who fires an employee for taking company property without permission because they took home work after-hours can be seen as acting in bad faith. Such an unreasonable interpretation of an employment contract provision regarding company policy may give rise to an employee's claim that the employer breached the contract.

Talk to an Experienced San Francisco Breach of Contract Lawyer

Bradshaw & Associates business lawyers are skilled negotiators and tenacious litigators. We stand ready to effectively handle your employment dispute anywhere in San Francisco County, Oakland County and other counties throughout the greater Bay Area.

If you believe your employer has violated the terms of your employment contract, contact our law firm to discuss your situation in a confidential consultation.