If you were fired because of your sexual orientation, you may have a wrongful termination claim. This is because sexual orientation is now a protected class, and discrimination based on a person's sexual orientation is prohibited by law.
According to a landmark federal law passed by the United States Congress, discrimination at work is an illegal practice that should force employers to pay a steep financial price. However, litigating employment discrimination cases remains difficult for victims because of several reasons.
Employment laws passed at the state and federal levels protect employees from losing their jobs for unjust reasons. For example, your employer cannot fire you as an act of retaliation because you reported wrongdoing to a state or federal government agency.
There are some things that employees get wrong about what happens when they are a whistleblower. Whistleblowers are protected by federal law, and often there are state laws that provide added protections. Here is a closer look at the things employees often get wrong about whistleblowers and what to do if you are a whistleblower. With the right guidance, you can ensure your rights are protected.
