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...
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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...
What is discrimination based on national origin?
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
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?
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?
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...