Wrongful Termination Claims

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An employee can be terminated for a variety of valid reasons, but there are several instances in which can be wrongfully terminated, and these may give rise to a wrongful termination action. An employee cannot be fired for reasons such as race, gender, age, national origin, disability, and, in some states, due to your sexual orientation. Similarly, an employer cannot fire his employee in retaliation to an exercise of a right guaranteed by the Constitution. For instance, an employee cannot be fired for filing a discrimination claim with their HR department. Another very common wrongful termination scenario is called whistleblowing. This occurs when an employee reports his employer’s unlawful and/or unethical practices, and the employee is fired for doing so. Finally, an employer is not allowed to violate the company’s contract or employee handbook. Such terminations can be the basis of a wrongful termination action. If you feel that you have been wrongfully terminated, contact an employment law attorney, you may be entitled to damages, and an attorney will ensure that your rights are protected.