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Finding a reliable lawyer to work with who can represent your company no matter what kind of legal issues it faces in the coming years can be ovrewhelming, especially if you aren't sure what kinds of legal support you may need as your business grows. This blog outlines a variety of legal issues to consider while building your company, so you now what kind of legal representation to keep on hand at all times. You can also expect to learn how to go about finding the right lawyer to work with in any unique situation that you might find yourself in.

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Did Your Boss Terminate You Wrongfully?

Tracy Roberts

In most cases, a boss is well within their rights to fire any employee they wish. But some cases make it possible to legally sue for wrongful termination. You can review the common cases below to see if your job qualifies for any of the cases. 

You Feel You Were Discriminated Against

Being discriminated against is a big reason for a wrongful termination. Proving that was the reason you were fired can be difficult. It may be that you had just received a positive job review but then an employer learned some new information about your religious preferences or something else about your personal life. If you were fired right after this, it may be that you have a case. Another case could be that you or another employee heard your boss saying racially or otherwise derogatory things prior to you being fired. Contact wrongful termination lawyers to go over the potential evidence. 

You Had a Contract

Most employment is at will, so your employer can fire you at any time. At the same time, you are able to leave whenever you feel like it. But some employment contracts have very specific terms that state how long you must stay with the company and how long you are employed for. If you have a contract with your employer and then they fire you, it is worth consulting a lawyer to see if your job was protected. If it was, you may be able to sue. 

You Asked for Family Leave

There are laws that govern when you are lawfully allowed to take leave from your job. If you or an immediate family connection suffers a serious injury or illness, you are allowed to take off work. The Family Medical Leave Act dictates how long you can take, and it states that an employer is not allowed to fire you or retaliate for you asking for leave. If your boss turns around and fires you right after you ask for leave, that could be a potential lawsuit. 

If you are in doubt about whether your situation qualifies as wrongful termination, there is no harm in consulting a wrongful termination lawyer to ask some questions. The potential rewards are significant. Losing a job is never fun financially, but if you win a lawsuit against your former employer, you could at least have part or all of your salary covered while you look for other employment options. 


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