The state of Pennsylvania is one of the vast majority of states in this country where generally the relationship between employees and employers is an at-will employment relationship, unless there is an explicit contract or breach. This means that either party can terminate the relationship without apparent cause or notice; however, this does not mean that wrongful termination does not exist in Pennsylvania. Fortunately, the employer cannot fire your employee as an act of discrimination against protected classes or as retaliation for having participated in any type of investigation or complaint. There are state and federal laws that protect these employees and their violation constitutes a legal cause against the employer, so you may request the representation of an employment attorney.
If you suspect that your termination has been unjust and need help to corroborate it and proceed legally, you should contact Conexión Legal as soon as possible by calling us at 1800 201 1220 or writing to us via WhatsApp. By doing so, we will be able to provide you with the best free consultation and connect you with a professional employment attorney who is an expert in the state's laws, so we can help you obtain the highest possible compensation for your wrongful termination in Pennsylvania.
What Should I Do to File a Wrongful Termination Claim?
If you file a complaint with your employer, you must wait until they issue a "Notice of Final Action" in writing or 90 days (whichever comes first) before submitting your request to the Civil Rights Center. If they do not give you a written notice of final action within the first 90 days from the date you filed your complaint, you do not have to wait for them to notify you of the notice before submitting your complaint to the CRC. However, you must file your complaint within 30 days after the 90-day period (120 days after having sent the complaint to the recipient). If the recipient gives you a written notification of final action in response to your complaint, but if you are not satisfied with the decision, you can send your complaint to the CRC. Your claim must be sent to the CRC within 30 days after the date you received your final notice of action.
Federal and state equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws extend protection to the following categories.
Under federal law, it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and associated health problems), disability, age (40 years or older), citizenship status, and genetics. This regulation only applies to companies with 20 or more employees.
In addition to the classes listed above, this state offers additional protections, such as prohibiting discrimination against persons who have passed the General Education Development (GED) exam in place of a high school diploma, the use of a service animal, and association with a person with a disability. Pennsylvania is a generous state that protects its citizens and has established this law to apply to employers with 4 or more employees.If you are of Hispanic origin and feel that you are being discriminated against for not advancing in your job, you are constantly being made fun of and subjected to derogatory comments, you are given the heaviest jobs daily and one day you are fired, you may have a legal cause with which an employment attorney could help you.
It all depends on whether you can prove that you are or have been discriminated against simply for being Hispanic. If your employer is white and all white employees receive different treatment and opportunities, you may be facing a discrimination situation for which you can proceed. However, if your employer is Hispanic and all your coworkers are Hispanic, then it could be something as simple as not being liked by your boss rather than a discriminatory act. In this latter situation, you do not have legal cause.If you belong to this type of class, you can first go to a state agency and claim your rights. If the issue is not resolved, you can sue your employer in court. Depending on the case, your employment attorney will recommend that the lawsuit be tried in a federal or state court. If you can prove your case, you will receive monetary compensation and sometimes they will order your reinstatement to your former job.If you believe you have been a victim and do not know what to do if you suffer wrongful termination in Pennsylvania, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible so that you can receive the best free consultation on the best way to proceed with your complaint; in this way, we can help you obtain the highest possible compensation with the professional representation of a wrongful termination attorney.
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