Even though your employer has the legal right to terminate your employment at any time, this doesn’t mean they can violate the law while doing so. Should that happen, you may be able to take action on the grounds that you were wrongfully terminated. There are a...
Wrongful Termination
Can I be fired after getting hurt on the job?
As you may have guessed, the answer to that question is more complicated than a simple yes or no. First, it's important to keep in mind that most employment relationships are at-will. If you have not signed a contract with your employer, then your employer can...
What Constitutes Workplace Retaliation in Texas?
You might know that workplace retaliation is illegal in Texas, but many people, including employers, are not sure of what constitutes retaliation under the law. In fact, there are multiple state and federal laws that protect employees from retaliation in the...
Stand up against your wrongful termination in Texas
You work hard at your job, and you believe that because of that, you deserve some protection for your job. You don't think you should be fired for little or no reason, and in some ways, you're absolutely right to believe that you should be protected by law. Employers...
Is wrongful termination possible in an at-will employment state?
Wrongful discharge is a serious problem, as it can be indicative that an employer isn't fair to employees and may be discriminatory. There is a difference between wrongful discharge and employment-at-will rules that you should understand. Not all people who have been...
Your benefits following a wrongful termination continue in Texas
Have you lost a job due to a wrongful termination in Texas? Losing your job in that way can be heartbreaking and stressful, but there are ways to make sure you continue to get the money and benefits you need. Make sure you take these steps to keep yourself covered...
How can you tell if you were wrongfully terminated in Texas?
Have you been laid off or fired in Texas? Do you feel like the circumstances were inappropriate? If they really were, you may be able to get your job back or seek compensation for the trouble you've been put through due to your wrongful termination. If your firing was...
Racial issues the base of wrongful termination case in Texas
A man in Texas is claiming that his former employer violated his rights when he was wrongfully terminated from his job at Georgia-Pacific Wood Products in Corrigan. According to his lawsuit, the man believes he was fired due to racial discrimination and for having to...
Man in Texas gets the boot for refusing to pollute
Can you imagine going to work and realizing your boss expects you to commit environmental crimes? Maybe your company wants you to dump materials where you're not allowed, or they want you to pour damaging materials into water sources. That's simply not right, and if...
Military contractor part of wrongful termination case in Texas
When you have a job, you want to feel secure and to know that if you see a problem, you can talk about it. Finding out that you may not be safe in your position since you filed a report on safety dangers or other workplace issues is a problem. Facing a wrongful...