Wrongful Termination Claim
Candlefocus EditorWrongful termination claims can be based on a wide range of reasons, which include discrimination of any kind, medical history, whistleblowing or filing a formal complaint, union organizing, and dismissal without contractual cause. Employees may even experience wrongful termination as a result of employers not following the correct legal steps or procedures that must be followed when firing an employee.
If successful, wrongful termination claims can seek financial compensation as redress. Such compensation can include money to address loss of wages and benefits, money to address damage to your career, money to address emotional distress, and possible money for punitive damages. Depending on the specifics of the case, the compensation might also include job reinstatement, meaning the employee will return to their job with all rights, benefits, wages, and seniority that they had before they were wrongfully terminated.
When an employee is terminated, they have rights under the state and federal laws that are in place to protect them from unlawful dismissals. If any of these rights are violated by an employer, a wrongful termination claim can be made against the employer. Such claims must be properly documented, researched, and filed, with legal representation being recommended. Those who believe they have been wrongfully terminated should contact an attorney to discuss the specific details of their case. An attorney can help in determining the best legal course of action to take and ensure that their rights as an employee are protected.