1. It's unlawful to fire an employee because of his/her request for an accommodation due to a serious health condition. (Gov't Code § 12945.)
2. It's unlawful to fire an employee because of his/her request for a leave of absence to care for a family member with a serious health condition. (Gov't Code § 12945.)
3. It's unlawful to fire an employee for requesting or taking a leave of absence due to pregnancy or a pregnancy related medical condition. (Gov't Code §§ 12926(p), 12945(a),(b).)
4. It's unlawful to fire an employee for complaining about sexual harassment or discrimination at work. (Gov't Code § 12940(h).)
5. It's unlawful to fire an employee because he/she is disabled. (Gov't Code § 12940(a).)
6. It's unlawful to fire an employee because of his/her race or national origin. (Gov't Code § 12940(a).)
7. It's unlawful to fire an employee because of his/her gender or sexual orientation. (Gov't Code § 12940(a).)
8. It's unlawful to fire an employee because of his/her age (if over 40). (Gov't Code § 12940(a).)
9. It's unlawful to fire an employee for complaining about illegal activity at work. (Labor Code § 1102.5.)
10. It's unlawful to fire an employee for complaining about payroll violations (like not getting paid overtime). (Labor Code § 1102.5; Gould v. Maryland Sound Industries (1995) 31 Cal.4th 1137.)
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DISCLAIMER: Be forewarned that this list is provided for illustration purposes only. It is not all inclusive there are many other unlawful reasons that employees get fired.