Yes, most contracts allow an employee to be fired, but only for a “good cause”. If you think your firing violated your contract or law, you may be able to file a claim against your employer for wrongful termination. If you have a written contract or other statement that promises you job security, you have a strong argument that you are not an at-will employee.
The practice of employment law involves protecting employees from the illegal actions taken by an employer. One of the most common types of employment law concerns wrongful termination. The legal principle of wrongful termination is based on an employer violating a state and/or federal law that prohibits certain types of termination.
Are you having trouble concentrating at work because you are being sexually harassed by your boss or a co worker? Is the harassment making the work environment unbearable? You don’t have to put up with this behavior.
It is illegal and there are both federal and state laws to protect you. All you have to do is tell your employer and ask it to stop the sexual harassment. If it does nothing you can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) who will contact your employer on your behalf. You may be eligible for compensation.
Employees have rights and if your employee does not take your rights into consideration and adhere to the law, you may be able to file a lawsuit against your place of employment. Violating employee rights can lead to a variety of damages, which may include lost wages, lost benefits, mental anguish, and so forth. Here is a closer look at employment law lawsuits and how they work.
