According to the law, an illegal dismissal occurs when an employer has terminated an employee's work contract and if the termination violates one or more clauses of the work contract or any legal provision or rule of law, for which you will have the right to request the support of a wrongful termination attorney.In the following cases, we can put you in contact with the best wrongful termination attorney to represent you legally and obtain the maximum possible employee compensation.
- Due to pregnancy.
- After a work accident that resulted in bodily injuries.
- You suffered discrimination after a work accident.
- Sexual preferences.
- Refusing to perform sexual favors.
If you require it, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible by calling 1800 201 1220 or writing to us via WhatsApp so that in this way we can provide you with the best free legal consultation, and with this you can receive the highest possible compensation.The laws governing negligence vary according to the terms of the work contract, as well as the laws and public policies of the jurisdiction where the case occurs. The laws of negligence vary from state to state, unified.Some states in the country may, under their legislation, enter into "at-will" contracts, which means that an employer can dismiss an employee with or without cause and with or without notice as there is no violation of law. Because of this, opening such a file is a complicated process if you do not have a wrongful termination attorney, as most employees are hired "at-will" without signing a contract for a determined duration.
How Do I Know If I Have a Wrongful Termination Case?
Illegal termination is defined by state and federal laws. In general, an employee may have been wrongfully terminated if they were fired for one of the following reasons:
Discrimination Grounds
It includes any category protected by law, including race, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Some states even prohibit firing someone for their sexual orientation.
In Retaliation
An employer cannot fire an employee for exercising their civil rights. For example, if the employee claims they have been discriminated against and files a discrimination complaint directly with the employer, state or federal agency, the employee cannot be fired for filing the complaint. Similarly, an employee cannot be fired for participating in an investigation into a civil rights complaint filed by another employee.
Refusing to Break the Law
It is illegal for an employer to require an employee to break the law in the course of their work, and an employer cannot fire an employee for refusing to break the law.
As a Whistleblower in Certain Situations
In some cases, the law protects whistleblowers from being fired if they report certain activities of their employer through proper channels. For example, if an employee suspects their employer is violating environmental laws, they can protect themselves from job loss by reporting their concerns to a competent government official or agency. However, the employee is not protected against dismissal if they share this information with a colleague or with the media.
If you feel you were wrongfully terminated, it is estimated that you will benefit from legal compensation. Your wrongful termination attorney can obtain compensation for you for:
- Back pay for the period in which you never worked after the wrongful termination
- Reinstatement with necessary reasonable accommodations
- Promotion, if you have been wrongly denied a promotion
- Damages, including balance of assets, such as the permanent option that just got ruined for improper purposes
- Punitive damages
- Attorney's fees
If you believe you have been wrongfully terminated, it is important to preserve all evidence and maintain valid identification when filing a lawsuit against your employer.
The choice of your attorney is one of the aspects that can contribute to the final decision of your case. For this reason, if you or a loved one need it, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible so that we can provide you with the best free legal consultation, and likewise, legal representation by a wrongful termination attorney in case you are a victim of workplace mistreatment like this to obtain the best possible compensation.Follow the steps of the following form to schedule your free consultation appointment.
