Unfair job loss is something concerning for everyone, especially if you are the backbone of your family. From a financial perspective, this can be stressful for you, and from a medical point of view, it can cause much depression and therefore endanger your health. That is why receiving compensation for unjust termination that is fair is of utmost importance.
It is worth noting that, in general, it costs employers nothing to replace a fired worker. Therefore, it is common that they do not pay your previous salary on time or that they celebrate termination agreements and thus leave you completely helpless.
Remember that, if you find yourself in a situation like this and require legal assistance from a professional, you can contact the Conexión Legal team by calling 1800 201 1220 or writing to us through WhatsApp so that you can receive the best free consultation, as well as get in touch with a professional labor attorney who can help you obtain the highest possible compensation for your unjust termination.
The first thing you should do is know your rights. For this reason, we always recommend seeking the advice of a labor attorney expert in your state's laws. This will ensure that you collect all your unpaid wages, as well as the opportunity to receive compensation for unjust termination in accordance with what the law establishes.
"Accrued wages" are basically wages that have been earned but have never been paid. Whether due to termination or any other reason, every employer owes the former employee the full salary for work performed during their time at the company.
Remember, all employees have the right to their final paycheck, which must be compensated for every hour worked and bonuses, without exception, the day after the employment relationship ends.
What is Unjust Termination Compensation in the United States?
Also called severance pay, characterized because it results from a contractual agreement or settlement agreement. In other words, it is the mutual agreement between the employee and the employer that results from the termination of the employment relationship.
The purpose of severance pay is that your employer commits to providing you with all agreed-upon payments or benefits in exchange for waiving your rights to claims against him or the company.
It is important to know that your employer is not obligated to offer you compensation. Therefore, if you sign the termination agreement, your employer will not be obligated. Later, we will explain what the termination agreement is about.
Our recommendation is to contact a labor attorney with experience in labor law before deciding to sign any contract.
There is very little ground covered in the field of severance pay in the United States. In fact, only the state of New Jersey is the first and only state in 2020 that grants severance for mass layoffs.
What is the Difference Between Accrued Wages and Severance Pay?
The difference between the two parts is the source of the obligation, that is:
- Accrued or lost wages must be paid because the law says so.
- Severance pay is only paid if the employer and the worker reach a settlement agreement.
Although the two concepts are different, the employer has the legal obligation to complete both parts with the employee. In this way you will receive your salary no matter what, furthermore, the amount owed to the employee is defined by the agreed-upon pay rate, as well as the time you have been paid for working.
In conclusion, compensation for unjust termination is determined by the terms of the settlement agreement signed.
Remember that if you have any doubts after having been a victim of unjust termination and want to know how long a labor compensation case takes to resolve, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible so we can connect you with an ethical and experienced labor attorney, who can offer you the best free consultation, in order to obtain the best compensation for unjust termination. Follow the steps in the following form to schedule your free consultation appointment.
