It can be scary to lose your job. Employers are able to terminate you for any reason without an explanation. However, there are several reasons that you can be wrongfully fired. That is why you may need a wrongful termination lawyer. There are several signs that indicate you have been wrongfully terminated.
No Reason Provided
Employers may not have to give you an explanation for why they fired for. However, if the contract says that they must give you a reason for termination, then they are required to do so. If they don’t, then you will need to request one in writing.
Federal Laws Were Violated
There are federal laws that protect you from being fired. For example, you cannot be fired if you have to take time off to go vote, attend jury duty or serve in the military. You also cannot be fired if you are taking time off for a reason that is covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Retaliation
You cannot be fired if you report an unsafe work condition to your employer. If your employer fired you right after you report something, then they may have tried to stop you from reporting.
You Were Discriminated Against
There are many anti-discrimination against laws that have been put in place. Your employer cannot fire you because of your gender, sexual orientation or race. They also cannot fire you because of your age. Additionally, they cannot fire you because of pregnancy.
Employer Policy
Some employers have a policy in place that says that they must discipline you before they fire you. If your employer has this policy and fires you without warning, then this is illegal.
If you are interested in a wrongful termination lawyer, then you will need to contact Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C.
