Wrongful Termination
Wrongful Termination
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Employment Law: Wrongful Termination
According to the United States Department of Labor in 2008, there are were 154 million employed American workers, which out of these employees, any one of these individuals could potentially beco
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Wrongful termination is defined as the action of firing an employee without a proven and legitimate cause. Some cases of wrongful termination include firing an employee based on his or her race, gender, religious beliefs, etc. It’s true that even in cases of legitimate and proven termination...
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Legal Protections against Wrongful Termination for "At Will" Employees
In an at-will setting, like in California, an employer or employee may terminate their relationship at any time with or without reason. By at will, it means employees do not have formal employment contract, or if a written contract exists, it contains...
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When Does Termination Become Wrongful or Illegal?
Being fired or dismissed from work is an unfortunate experience and many employees regard it as an “unfair” act of an employer. Does this automatically entitle one to a wrongful termination...
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Wrongful Termination: "At-Will" Employment and Rights of Workers
Although most US employers have at-will employment contracts that allow them to terminate anyone without giving valid reasons, they can still be sued for wrongful termination...
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Wrongful Termination: Do I have a Case?
A wrongful termination is a termination that occurs with no legitimate or valid reason. Although it’s hard to believe, it happens all the time. There are laws which protect employees from wrongful termination...
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If You Are Fired: Lost Earnings and Non-Competes
Varieties of programs are available to unemployed individuals to replace lost income temporarily or even permanently. The three major income replacement programs offered in the U.S. include...
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Some Things to Know if You're Fired
The main concern facing most individuals about to lose their job is the loss of income. In most cases, an employee’s only source of income stemmed from...
