Divorce Law and You

Being able to find and keep a job is important when it comes to supporting your family. Employers are required to operate within a strict set of rules designed to prevent them from exploiting workers.

If you feel that you have been wrongfully terminated, then it might be beneficial to seek out the help of an experienced attorney. Suing your employer for wrongful termination can seem daunting, but having the right attorney will help you build a case that will prevent your employer from wrongfully terminating your ability to work in the future.

Start by determining why you were fired.

Since most states have at-will employment laws in place, it's essential that you are able to determine possible reasons why your employer might have terminated your employment arrangements.

You are protected from retaliation for certain actions, which include filing a workers' compensation claim or identifying with a specific gender group. If your termination came shortly after you engaged in a protected action, you should ask your attorney if your employer's actions could be grounds for a wrongful termination lawsuit.

Determine if you have complied with employee regulations.

Most companies publish an employee handbook designed to guide the behaviors of employees for the duration of their careers. Information printed within an employee handbook represents an implied contract between you and your employer.

As long as you don't violate the terms of the implied contract, your employer cannot terminate you. Your attorney will be able to help you determine if your actions have violated any of the sections of your employee handbook to determine if you should pursue a wrongful termination case.

Consider whether or not your employer lived up to his or her promises.

Large companies will often woo valuable employees. The courting process can include the making of certain promises regarding job security. If you leave a secure position with another company to take a job with your most recent employer only to be terminated, you may have grounds for a wrongful termination suit.

The court could consider the promises made to you during your application period to be an implied contract which your employer must uphold. An experienced attorney will be able to help you better determine if your employers actions warrant legal action after you have been terminated from your position.

Working with an experienced discrimination attorney to determine when you should file a wrongful termination suit will help you better protect your position with your employer over time.