Wrongful Termination
Wrongful Termination
Wrongful termination happens when an employee is discharged from employment for illegal reasons or if company policy is violated when the employee is fired.
Wrongful Termination Reasons and Remedies
Information on wrongful termination including the reasons that are considered wrongful termination and remedies for employees who have been wrongfully termination.
Terminated for Cause
When an employee is terminated for cause they are fired from their job for a specific reason.
Dismissal Compensation
Dismissal compensation is the money an employee receives for being fired illegally.
Discrimination Laws
Here's information on the types of employment discrimination, employment discrimination laws, and what remedies are available to help combat discrimination issues.
Employee Rights When Your Job is Terminated
When the economy slows, companies run into difficulties, businesses scale back their workforce, and layoffs increase.In fact, if you look at what has happened with major corporations, it's often not predictable. That's why it's important to be prepared for a job search, because a lay-off could happen to any of us, often without warning. It's...
Employment at Will
Employment at will means that an employee can be terminated at any time without any reason. It also means that an employee can quit without reason. Employers are not required to provide notice when terminating an at-will employee.
Fired for Whistleblowing
Whistlerblowers have often been fired by the company they work for. However, there are some legal protections for whistleblowers.
Constructive Discharge
Constructive discharge occurs when an employee is forced to quit because the employer has made working conditions unbearable. Unbearable conditions include discrimination or harassment, or receiving a negative change in pay or work for reasons that are not work-related.
Wrongful Termination Laws
Information on wrongful termination including the reasons that are considered wrongful termination and remedies for employees who have been wrongfully termination.
How to File an Unemployment Appeal
If you have a filed an unemployment benefits claim and your claim is turned down or contested by your employer, you have the right to appeal the denial of your unemployment claim. Here's how to file an unemployment appeal.
Unemployment When You're Fired
If you were fired from your job you may be eligible for unemployment, depending on the circumstances. However, if you were fired for misconduct you probably won't be eligible for unemployment benefits.