Pennsylvania is part of the majority of states in the country where the relationship between employees and employers is one of at-will employment, except if there is an explicit contract or defect. Generally, the relationship between employees and employers is a kind of occasional employment, so unjustified dismissal in Pennsylvania is more common than one might think.
This means that either party can terminate the relationship without reason or notice, unrelated. However, the employer cannot fire its employees by discriminating against the protected class. State and federal laws have laws that protect these employees and violations of these laws constitute legal reasons against employers.
If you believe that your dismissal was unjustified or improper, you can contact us by calling 1800 201 1220 or writing to us via WhatsApp, at Conexión Legal we can assist you so that a specialist in the field can provide you with the best guidance for free, and if you wish you can obtain the guidance of a wrongful dismissal attorney to achieve the highest possible compensation.
Federal and state equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws expand the scope of protection to the following categories.
According to federal law, discrimination based on race, color, country of origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), disability, age (over 40 years old), citizenship, and genetic information is illegal. However, this rule only applies to companies with more than 20 employees.
In addition to the classes mentioned above, the state offers additional protections such as prohibiting discrimination against people who passed the General Education Development GED exam instead of a high school diploma, use of a service animal, and relationship or association with a person with a disability. Pennsylvania is a generous state that protects its citizens and established that this law applies to employers with 4 or more employees.
How Can I Know if I Have a Case?
If you are Hispanic and have felt discriminated against because you do not grow in the work environment, you are often the subject of jokes and derogatory comments, you are assigned the most tedious work every day and one day you are fired, you may have a valid reason to sue.
It all depends on whether you can prove that you are Hispanic or that you are discriminated against solely because you are Hispanic. If your employer is white and all white employees have different treatment and opportunities, then you may find yourself in this situation. However, if your employer is Hispanic and all your colleagues are Hispanic, then this is as simple as not pleasing the boss rather than discriminatory behavior. In the latter case, you would not have a legal basis.
For this type of case, you could first resort to the state agency and claim your rights, if the problem is not resolved, you can sue your employer in court.
Depending on the circumstances, the attorney will recommend litigation in federal or state courts. If you can prove your situation, you will receive monetary compensation and sometimes you will be ordered to be reinstated in your last job.
You should remember that identifying wrongful dismissal in Pennsylvania and knowing whether it is appropriate can be somewhat complicated or tangled given all the circumstances of current legislation, which is why it is important that if you believe your dismissal has been illegal you contact Conexión Legal immediately by calling 1800 201 1220 or writing to us via WhatsApp so that a wrongful dismissal attorney specialized can provide you with the best free consultation, and subsequently if you wish take your case so that in this way you can obtain the highest possible compensation for this violation of your labor rights that the state guarantees you.
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