Being fired from a job is always painful, but suspecting you were unfairly treated and affected by wrongful work termination can be even more devastating. Wrongful termination laws are meant to protect workers from this situation, but unfortunately, discriminatory firing still occurs.
Wrongful termination refers to termination that violates an employment contract, is in bad faith or is illegal. Many forms of employment are “at will,” which allows employers to fire employees for any reason at any time. However, laws prohibit employers from terminating employees due to:
It can be difficult to tell whether you’ve been wrongfully fired, since an employer may give some reason for your termination to make it appear more legitimate. There are a few signs you’ll want to contact an attorney:
If you suspect your employer violated employment discrimination laws or fired you wrongly, you may consider pursuing a claim. Ask why you’re being terminated and if you can evaluate your personnel files. Read your employment contract to see whether there are any clauses explaining your current predicament.
If you’re terminated for what you feel may have been wrongful or discriminatory reasons, speak with an attorney about filing a claim. Seeking a settlement can be one way to hold an employer accountable. Settlements for wrongful termination also give you resources while you work on rebuilding your career and looking for a new position.
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