Wrongful Termination Law in Berkeley, California
Where to go and who can help with wrongful termination matters in Berkeley — the local courts, agencies and legal-help organizations.
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The law & your deadlines are statewide. The statutes, filing deadlines and notable decisions for wrongful termination are the same across California — see Wrongful Termination Law in California →
Where to go & how to get help in Berkeley
Local agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations, plus the statewide and federal bodies that serve Berkeley.
The state agency responsible for investigating and resolving complaints of employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under the Fair Employment and Housing Act; a complaint here is required before filing a Fair Employment and Housing Act lawsuit in court.
The federal agency that enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other federal anti-discrimination laws; Texas employees are served primarily through the Houston District Office.
The federal agency that enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Ohio residents have 300 days from a discriminatory act to file a charge.
Primary federal agency for filing employment discrimination charges; handles claims by private-sector employees in Georgia under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and related laws.
Federal agency enforcing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Michigan employees have 300 days to file a charge.
The federal agency that enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and other federal anti-discrimination employment laws; California employees may file a charge within 300 days of the discriminatory act.
Enforces federal employment discrimination laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Florida workers can dual-file charges with both the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Florida Commission on Human Relations.
Federal agency that investigates charges of employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and related federal laws; filing a charge is required before suing in federal court.
The federal agency that enforces Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other federal anti-discrimination laws; accepts charges from Pennsylvania workers within 300 days of a discriminatory act.
The federal agency that enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other federal anti-discrimination laws for Illinois workers.
Investigates employment discrimination charges under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other federal laws; file a charge here first if you were terminated because of a protected characteristic such as race, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
The federal agency enforcing Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; New Jersey workers have 300 days to file a charge, which is required before bringing a federal lawsuit.
Accepts federal employment discrimination charges under Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act for workers in Virginia.
Investigates retaliation and discrimination complaints under the California Labor Code, including whistleblower retaliation claims under section 1102.5; accepts complaint forms in person or by mail at regional offices throughout the state.
Federal agency that investigates charges of employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other federal employment laws; Washington residents have 300 days to file a charge.
- State Bar of California Lawyer Referral Servicebar referral
Connects the public with certified employment attorneys who are in good standing with the State Bar and typically offer an initial consultation at a reduced or no cost.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Berkeley has no courthouse of its own in our directory — these are the California courts that serve the area.
Federal courts serving Berkeley
Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsCourt of Appeals
Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsCourt of Appeals
California Central District CourtDistrict Court
California Central District CourtDistrict Court
California Central District CourtDistrict Court
State courts serving Berkeley
California Supreme CourtState Supreme Court
Appellate Division of the Superior Court of CaliforniaState Appellate Court
California Court of AppealState Appellate Court
California Court of Appeal, 1st DistrictState Appellate Court
California Court of Appeal, 2nd DistrictState Appellate Court
Not legal advice. The statutes, deadlines and case law for wrongful termination are statewide — see the California page.