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How the Employment Case Calculator Works
Our calculator estimates potential case value using the same framework California employment attorneys use: economic damages (lost wages and benefits), non-economic damages (emotional distress), and where applicable, punitive damages. Estimates are calibrated against published settlement data from the EEOC, California Civil Rights Department, and legal industry research.
What Factors Affect Your Case Value?
- Lost wages and benefits — Your salary, how long you were out of work, and what benefits you lost
- Type of claim — Wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage violations each carry different damage models
- Evidence strength — Cases with both written evidence and witness testimony have a 63% success rate vs. 28% with testimony alone
- Emotional distress — Documented treatment (therapy, medication) significantly increases this component
- Employer size — Larger employers typically settle for more
- Punitive damages — California has no statutory cap on punitive damages under FEHA, though courts apply a reasonableness standard
California Employment Law Protections
California offers some of the strongest employee protections in the country through FEHA (Fair Employment and Housing Act), the Labor Code, and PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act). Unlike federal Title VII which caps damages based on employer size, California state law has no caps on emotional distress or punitive damages in employment cases.
Common California Employment Claims
Wrongful Termination
Fired for an illegal reason? California law protects employees from being terminated due to discrimination, retaliation, or exercising legal rights.
Employment Discrimination
FEHA prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.
Harassment & Hostile Work Environment
No one should endure harassment at work. California law holds employers accountable when they fail to prevent or address workplace harassment.
Retaliation
Employers cannot punish employees for reporting illegal activity, filing complaints, or exercising their legal rights.
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Bluestone Law represents California employees in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage disputes. Consultations are free and confidential. You pay nothing unless we win your case.