In a wrongful termination lawsuit, you may be able to recover damages if your employer terminated you for illegal or unlawful reasons. Under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act, for example, it is unlawful to fire an employee based on the employee’s: Age;
Gender or sexual orientation; Nationality, color, or ethnicity; Physical or mental disability; Your participation in an official investigation against your employer; Pregnancy; Religion or creed; and Other criteria as designated by federal and California law.