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Wrongful Termination Lawyers in PA

  • Wrongful termination lawyers in Pennsylvania can help determine whether your firing may have violated state or federal law.
  • Weisberg Cummings, P.C. helps employees evaluate potential claims involving discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing, public policy violations and employment contracts.
  • Compensation may include back pay, lost benefits, emotional distress damages, punitive damages or attorney fees, depending on the case.
  • Because employment claims can have strict deadlines, speaking with an attorney as soon as possible can help protect your legal options.

Unfairly losing a job can be a heavy financial and personal blow. While Pennsylvania is an at-will employment state, there are legal limits on the reasons employers may terminate employment.

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Wrongful Termination Lawyers in Pennsylvania
What Could Your Case Be Worth?

What Could Your Case Be Worth?

When you have a strong wrongful termination case, you might be able to negotiate a settlement with your employer without going to court. A seasoned attorney can evaluate your employer’s settlement offer if they make one and help negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf. The actual settlement amount can depend on the specific circumstances of your situation.

Wrongful termination can be challenging to establish, as the laws include many gray areas. Consulting experienced wrongful termination lawyers at Weisberg Cummings can help determine if your situation counts as wrongful termination. If you win your wrongful termination case, the court may award the following damages:

  • Back pay

    If your case successfully goes to court and you win, you may be able to recover back wages owed to you before your termination date and while you were out of work.

  • Lost benefits

    Lost earnings covered could include bonuses, raises or promotions, as well as healthcare coverage, vision and dental coverage and retirement savings.

  • Punitive damages and attorney fees

    You could be eligible for damages related to emotional distress and suffering caused by a sudden, illegal firing. Depending on the type of claim, you may also be eligible to receive punitive damages if your employer’s actions are deemed willful or egregious. In some cases, the court might also order the employer to cover your attorney’s fees.

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Why Choose Us to Help After an Unfair Dismissal?

At Weisberg Cummings, our team brings more than 50 years of combined wrongful termination experience to every case.

Know that employment claims have strict deadlines. Depending on the specifics of your case, you may only have 180 days to file a complaint under state law, or up to 300 days for certain federal claims. In certain instances, claims may even need to be filed in as little as 30 days. It is important to act fast. Here’s what sets us apart:

Pennsylvania employment laws make wrongful termination cases challenging to prove. We have decades of experience building strong cases that overcome employer defenses and hold even powerful corporations accountable.

Losing your income is scary. We get back to you promptly so you’re not left waiting anxiously for updates.

We’re here to vindicate your experience and prove merit even in the most complex cases. If your employer gave a false reason for firing you, we will uncover the truth and challenge those made-up narratives.

We can handle overlapping violations, such as whistleblower retaliation or FMLA discrimination. Our firm brings decades of experience in confronting powerful employers and their legal teams.

Our goal is to turn your initial feelings of hopelessness into real progress. We can help you dismantle your employer’s defenses and advocate fiercely for your rights.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wrongful Termination

Wrongful termination claims can be complex. These FAQs cover common questions employees may have when they believe they were unlawfully fired or forced to resign.

If you were forced to resign rather than being fired, you should document all relevant communications and incidents as soon as possible. Depending on the circumstances, this may support a claim for “constructive discharge,” which can occur when an employer creates working conditions so intolerable that a reasonable person would feel compelled to resign.

Steps you should take include:

  • Document everything: Keep records of all incidents, emails, messages and conversations that contributed to the intolerable work environment.
  • Do not sign anything hastily: Avoid signing any resignation letters, severance agreements or other documents without first consulting an attorney.
  • Seek legal counsel: Contact a lawyer to discuss your options and determine whether you may have a valid claim.

You may be able to pursue a wrongful termination claim even if you were still in your probationary period. Being in a probationary period does not necessarily eliminate your protections against unlawful termination. 

While employers often have more flexibility during this time, legal protections may still apply if your termination was based on discriminatory reasons, violations of public policy, whistleblower retaliation, or a breach of an implied or express employment contract.

In Pennsylvania, employees may have legal protections if they are fired for reporting safety violations or illegal activity. Pennsylvania’s Whistleblower Law and/or other state and federal laws may protect employees who make a good-faith report about wrongdoing or waste to an appropriate authority.

If you believe you were terminated in retaliation for whistleblowing, you should speak with an employment law attorney as soon as possible to discuss whether you may have a claim, as some claims have deadlines as short as 30 days from the date of termination.

Employment law attorneys at Weisberg Cummings can help you with a wrongful termination case by reviewing the specifics of your situation, explaining your legal options and helping you determine whether your termination may have violated state or federal law.

Our team can guide you through the legal process and advocate on your behalf if you have grounds to pursue a claim.

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Weisberg Cummings is an employment law firm with a long history of representing people across the entire state of Pennsylvania in situations like yours. Our employment termination lawyers are available for a free consultation to review your case and determine the appropriate legal action — including filing a wrongful termination lawsuit against your employer if warranted.

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