Wrongful Termination

Wrongful Employment Termination Overview

When wrongful termination is established, an employee then has the right to sue his/her former employer for damages. This includes the loss of wage and "fringe" benefits, and, if against "public policy," additionally, for punitive damages. To bring a wrongful termination suit the discharge of the employee must have been without "good cause".

The employee must have had an express contract of continued employment or there must have been an "implied" contract based on the circumstances of his/her hiring or legitimate reasons to believe the employment would be permanent. Also there may be a violation of statutory prohibitions against discrimination due to race, gender, sexual preference or age, or the discharge was contrary to "public policy" such as in retribution for exposing dishonest acts of the employer. An employee who believes he/she is the victim of a wrongful termination may bring an action for damages, as well as for breach of contract.

Age Discrimination

Age Discrimination as defined by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act relates to individuals 40 years of age or older who have been discriminated against based on their age.

It is illegal to discriminate against a person because of his/her age with respect to any term, condition, or privilege of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, layoff, compensation, benefits, job assignments, and training.

Bad Boss

A bad boss can mean a bad reference. Will you trust your last boss to give you a good reference? Will this "bad boss" be contacted by future employers when you applying for a new job? Knowing what your former boss will say before a prospective employer contacts him may be the difference in your receiving a new job offer. This is why Chris Heavens and Heavens Law Offices offer services that are crucial to anyone who is applying for a job. Don't let a bad boss or a bad reference ruin your chances of getting your dream job.

Remember, a prospective employer is under no obligation to inform you what they discovered while talking with your former employer. Wouldn't you feel better knowing in advance what that person is going to say?

Contact Chris Heavens and Heavens Law Offices today and learn more about our services and reasonable pricing packages.

If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call Heavens Law Offices at 1-866-HEAV LAW or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.