A company may hire employees under an at-will arrangement. As noted by Business News Daily, without an employment contract, an at-will employer may lawfully fire you without providing a reason. A wrongful termination, however, violates federal labor laws that protect...
What are your rights during employment termination?
Your boss may terminate your employment for many different reasons. It may be something that you did wrong, or it may be because of a need to reorganize the company or cut costs. In either case, you have certain rights even as your employment is coming to an end....
Are you the victim of wrongful termination?
Finding out that your employer terminated your contract can create feelings of confusion and anger. What is even more demoralizing is finding out that your employer acted unfairly in letting you go. Understanding which behaviors qualify as wrongful termination can...
Does your severance agreement comply with the over-40 rules?
If drafted properly, a severance agreement can benefit both employer and employee by allowing a smooth parting of the ways. However, if you are 40 years of age or older, your severance agreement must conform to strict government requirements in order to be...
What constitutes wrongful termination?
Getting to work only to find out that your employer has terminated you is both startling and disheartening. Your mind may immediately wonder what could have possibly led to your employer's decision to let you go. While you may initially feel like crying foul, it is...
When discrimination derails your career
If you recently experienced discrimination because of your age, religious views or racial background, there are various factors to consider, such as your legal options and strategies to hold those who violated your rights accountable. However, it is crucial to think...
Wrongful termination in New Mexico hospital case
While a company can let go employees for a variety of reasons, the business must abide by a certain level of fairness. Wrongful termination lawsuits argue that a company fired an employee for unjust and illegal reasons. These cases happen across a variety of...
Wrongful termination qualifiers according to HR professionals
There are times when bad economic times hit some companies in Texas particularly hard, so they have to lay off some employees. Then, there are times when the termination is unlawful. According to human resources professionals, here are some firings that qualify as...
What to know about constructive discharges
If a person quits or resigns his or her position because of a hostile working environment, it is known as a constructive discharge. Hostile working environments can be caused by rampant sexual harassment or other abuse that makes it difficult for an individual to...
Legal options for workplace discrimination and wrongful dismissal
In Texas and throughout the United States, workers are increasingly standing up for their rights under the law. In some instances, a person who lost his or her job was terminated illegally. If workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination or any other...
