Wrongful Termination
Wrongful Termination
Terminations are a difficult thing to endure, especially if the termination was a result of illegal reasoning. A termination can have catastrophic effects on you and your family’s livelihood and financial security.
A wrongful termination case can be difficult to deal with, but the Benowitz Law Corporation legal team are experts at helping clients like you navigate their wrongful termination case. Contact us today.
Understanding At-Will Employment
Most employer/employee relationships today are considered “at-will”. This means that legally speaking, either the employer or the employee can terminate the working relationship at any time for any reason. This type of employment stands in stark contrast to contracted relationships, which are not as easy to get out of.
Most people assume that their “at-will” employment status means that they are completely beholden to the whims of their employer. While this is partially true, it is important to understand that the law protects employees from termination based on discriminatory reasons.
What Makes a Termination Wrongful
If your at-will employment violates local, state, and/or federal discrimination laws, a termination is considered wrongful. Additionally, if a termination violates an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, it may also be considered wrongfu in some circumstances. As an example, if you have a long history with a company including good reviews and recognition for your work, and are then summarily dismissed, you may be able to argue that your termination was in violation of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
If your termination stands in contrast to a well-established public policy, it can be considered wrongful. An example is an employee who is terminated for filing a claim for unpaid wages. Lastly, if an employment contract is in place and the employee is terminated before fulfilling the terms of the contract, that termination will may also be considered wrongful.
What You Can Do About It
If you suspect that you were terminated wrongfully, it is in your best interests to contact a labor attorney right away. Collect any evidence that you can, including past performance reviews, your termination communication, and reasons why you believe the termination was wrongful.
All evidence that you can gather will help your attorney to build a case against your previous employer. The legal team at the Benowitz Law Corporation is skilled at handling wrongful termination cases. We are dedicated to bettering the position of employees everywhere, and that includes employees who have been dismissed unfairly. Contact us today.
What You Can Do About It
If you suspect that you were terminated wrongfully, it is in your best interests to contact a labor attorney right away. Collect any evidence that you can, including past performance reviews, your termination communication, and reasons why you believe the termination was wrongful.
All evidence that you can gather will help your attorney to build a case against your previous employer. The legal team at the Benowitz Law Corporation is skilled at handling wrongful termination cases. We are dedicated to bettering the position of employees everywhere, and that includes employees who have been dismissed unfairly. Contact us today.