Every employer has a legitimate right to manage its business the way it sees fit, but the exercise of an employer’s rights does not mean that it may infringe on workers’ rights.
Employers do not have the right to discriminate based on age, sex, disability, religion or race when it comes to employment decisions.
Employers also do not have the right to break contractual promises made with regard to pay and benefits, and they cannot violate statutes or case law recognizing rights arising from the employment relationship.
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Wrongful termination or wrongful discharge is a legal phrase describing a situation in which an employee's contract of employment has been terminated by the employer in circumstances where the termination breaches one or more terms of the contract of employment, or it breaches a statute or common law concept that exists because of an important public policy. It follows that whether a wrongful dismissal has occurred depends on the facts involved in the dismissal, and the terms of the employment relationship. The absence of a formal contract of employment does not preclude a wrongful dismissal claim where oral promises were made, or the discharge was for reasons of retaliation against a whistle-blower, or for filing a worker’s compensation claim, or because the employee had his or her wages garnished. In addition, whether or not the termination has been wrongful, an employment action can still be brought against the employer where any terms of the employment relationship, such as obligations and rights outlined in an employee handbook, or a letter outlining the terms of the benefits or wages offered, have not been honored.
Being fired from your job is emotionally difficult for anyone who goes through it, especially if you believe that you have been fired wrongfully. There are many things to consider when you've been terminated, wrongfully or otherwise. You should investigate the law that governs the facts of your situation.
If you have been wrongfully terminated from your job, if you feel you were treated unfairly at work because of your race, sex, age, religion or disability, or if you feel that the terms of your severance package are unfair, call the employment law attorneys at Bunda Stutz & DeWitt. We have extensive experience in representing individuals in a wide variety of workplace cases, including those involving harassment, retaliation and whistleblowers. Our skill and experience enables our employment lawyers to provide practical advice to help our clients resolve disputes efficiently and economically.
Trust the attorneys at Bunda Stutz & DeWitt when you need employment law representation. Call us today at 419-241-2777 to set up an appointment.
