Losing a job is difficult. You face a crisis of confidence, a sudden loss of income, and extreme uncertainty. No one likes being fired, it is incredibly overwhelming. Unfortunately, losing your job isn't all on your employer. You also have some responsibilities...
Wrongful Termination
Employers should be held accountable for breaching contracts
The purpose of an employment contract is to protect the interests of both signing parties. It is extremely important for employers to make sure that those they hire will not act in a manner detrimental to a company's welfare. But the specifics of a contract should...
What should people keep a record of if they are terminated?
When people are terminated from their job, it can have a huge impact on their life. Even though their termination has left them unemployed with no source of income, most people may walk away and accept that their employer has dismissed them. Depending on the reason...
Actions employees can take after being wrongfully terminated
In many states, when it comes to employers terminating or letting go of their employees, they are allowed to fire their employees at any moment for no reason at all. While employers are able to terminate their employees for any reason, there are some reasons that are...
Can I file a claim if I had an employment contract?
People are fired from their jobs every day in the United States. When this happens, many just accept this and move on, never stopping to question if it was fair. It is true that some deserve to be terminated from their positions because they simply didn't do the work...
What damages can I be awarded from my wrongful termination case?
When employees show up for work on time and perform their job duties, it is expected that they will keep their job and continue to advance in the company. Unfortunately, with employers being able to fire their employees at any time, for any reason, a person may not...
Wrongful termination can occur without being fired
Wrongful termination is a claim you may assert against your boss because they fired you unlawfully. However, what do you do if your boss is sneaky and, rather than outright fire you, creates a work environment so difficult that it forces you to quit? Are you...
How do I know if I work in a hostile work environment?
Nearly every working American has heard of the term hostile work environment, it is, after all, a fairly easy concept to understand. As easy as it is to understand, it is equally as difficult to define. It is not uncommon for American workers to have various...
Report your employer immediately after being terminated
People often believe that when their employer makes the decision to fire them, it is fair and justified. However, when an employee is terminated, it is possible their employer was wrong. Depending on the circumstances and the reason your employer has fired you,...
2 file wrongful termination suit against Six Flags
A person's career in Indiana may easily be ruined by a wrongful termination. Unfortunately, two individuals in another state who worked for a Six Flags amusement park recently experienced alleged wrongful terminations. They have thus filed a wrongful termination suit...