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Is firing someone due to an illness illegal?

On Behalf of Martin D. Haverly, Attorney at Law | Feb 1, 2023 | Termination

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

On Behalf of Martin D. Haverly, Attorney at Law | Jan 30, 2023 | 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...

What is discrimination based on national origin?

On Behalf of Martin D. Haverly, Attorney at Law | Jan 3, 2023 | Termination

Under the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, you have the right to equal treatment no matter where you come from. If you feel your employer or potential employer treated you unfavorably because of your ethnic background, you may have a discrimination claim....

Ethnic hair discrimination and the CROWN act

On Behalf of Martin D. Haverly, Attorney at Law | Dec 9, 2022 | Termination

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for employers to see an ethnic hairstyle and not understand the cultural significance of it, thus opting to tell an employee to change it immediately or risk termination. However, Delaware recently introduced some additional...

What does wrongful termination based on religion look like?

On Behalf of Martin D. Haverly, Attorney at Law | Nov 14, 2022 | Termination

In the U.S., all people have freedom of religion. Freedom of religion includes all organized religions and smaller religious or moral beliefs. Your employer, supervisor and colleagues cannot treat you differently because of your religion. Additionally, your employer...

Can my employer fire me for not signing a write-up?

On Behalf of Martin D. Haverly, Attorney at Law | Sep 29, 2022 | Termination

It is not uncommon for employers to issue “write-ups” to employees that the employer deems have failed at the duties of the job. These documents are extremely important, given that employers often use them to create a “paper trail” that can justify the firing of the...

How to determine wrongful termination due to pregnancy discrimination

On Behalf of Martin D. Haverly, Attorney at Law | Aug 5, 2022 | Termination

As an employee, you have the right to work without fear of discrimination. Pregnancy is one of many protected statuses employers cannot discriminate against. While you may have at-will employment, this does not mean an employer can fire you for illegal reasons. For...

What can you expect from your wrongful termination settlement?

On Behalf of Martin D. Haverly, Attorney at Law | Jul 25, 2022 | Termination

If your employee wrongfully terminates you, you may not only be able to recover your old job but also, the courts may award you compensatory damages. Those damages may include but are not limited to back pay, lost benefits and emotional duress, among others. The types...

Understanding at-will employment

On Behalf of Martin D. Haverly, Attorney at Law | May 20, 2022 | Termination

Delaware is an “at-will employment” state. This has implications when it comes to the circumstances under which your employer may terminate your employment. The fact that Delaware recognizes employment-at-will also has implications as far as when and under what...

What are your rights pertaining to wrongful termination?

On Behalf of Martin D. Haverly, Attorney at Law | Apr 9, 2022 | Termination

Most states, including Delaware, are at-will employment states. In general, that means that employers can terminate employees with or without reason. However, there are several exceptions to that concept. When wrongful termination occurs, former employees may consider...

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