On the surface, an employee handbook is merely a booklet of company policies. In wrongful termination cases, it can become a pivotal piece of evidence. When an employer does not follow the guidelines as they appear, it might turn into the deciding factor that settles...
Termination
What makes a strong case for wrongful termination?
Losing a job can be a frustrating experience. This is especially true if it happens without legitimate reason. Understanding what makes a solid case for wrongful termination can help individuals determine whether their situation merits legal action. Violation of laws...
Can my employer fire me for being a smoker?
While smokers are in the minority at most workplaces, they still account for a significant portion of the population. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, 28.3 million adults in the United States smoked cigarettes in 2021. Whether your employer can stop...
Is evidence required to avoid wrongful termination?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of September 2023, the unemployment rate in the United States was at 3.8%. This is a good position for employers, who have a larger worker pool available to them. However, some of these employee may feel their...
4 misconceptions about wrongful termination
Wrongful termination is a term that often causes confusion and misunderstanding. It is a concept that seems straightforward but actually carries with it many nuances. Many people believe they understand what wrongful termination is, but misconceptions abound. By...
Explaining wrongful termination in a new job interview
Wrongful termination can put job seekers in a frustrating position. If your previous employer fired you for an illegal reason, you may be wondering how to best explain the situation when you start looking for a new job. Even if your previous employer was in the wrong,...
Was your employer’s reason for your termination just pretext?
Losing your job can be both disheartening and embarrassing, but you are not alone. In fact, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, employer fire as many as two million employees every single year. While some of these individuals undoubtedly deserve their...
What happens if you don’t sign a write-up?
Write-ups exist as an important documentation tool for employers to use to catalog an employee's bad behavior. Write-ups can have a negative impact on a worker's behavior, unfortunately. Because of this, some employees may wonder if they legally have to sign a...
Is firing someone due to an illness illegal?
State and federal laws help to protect you from discriminatory practices by an employer. But even some situations could still lead to termination due to a protected issue. For example, there are situations where it is legal to fire someone because they have an...
3 things to know about wrongful termination
Wrongful termination is a widely used phrase that has given way to a lot of misconceptions. Unfortunately, these misconceptions lead to mistakes in pursuing wrongful termination cases. If you were recently terminated from a job, you might wonder if you have a wrongful...