Wrongful termination, wrongful dismissal or wrongful discharge are general terms for unfair firings that can provoke lawsuits. There is no federal law against wrongful termination in the U.S.; most states consider employees "at will", meaning either an employee or an employer can end their relationship at any time, for any reason. But employees are still protected under anti-discrimination laws such as the Civil Rights Act; laws that prohibit retaliation for "blowing the whistle" on an employer's illegal practices; and any contract law that governs their employment. Many courts have also found exceptions to at-will employment, such as an implied verbal contract or the right to participate in politics. Employees who win a wrongful termination suit may get their jobs back, collect monetary damages, or both.
Employment Contracts Are Agreements Designed to Be Legally Binding
Most employment relationships are "at-will," meaning that either the employer or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time with or without reason, and without prior notice. However, in some cases, an employee may have been hired pursuant to an employment contract, either expressly or implied. If, however, an employee has an employment contract -- whether written or oral, express or implied -- that contract may limit the employer's ability to terminate the employee.
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Being Fired or Terminated from Work
Employers may legally fire employees for just about any reason, no reason, or even an unfair reason. The employment at-will doctrine means that employment is presumed to be voluntary and indefinite for both the employee and the employer. If an employer terminates an employee, even one who is "at-will," in violation of anti-discrimination laws, the employer can face serious legal troubles.
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______ VERDICT - WRONGFUL TERMINATION - PLAINTIFF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER ALLEGES HE WAS WRONGFULLY DISCHARGED BY HIS SUPERIOR WITHOUT JUST CAUSE - LOST WAGES AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES CLAIMED.
______ VERDICT - TORT CLAIMS ACT - JERSEY CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION ALLEGEDLY PERMITS DANGEROUS CONDITION TO REMAIN IN SCHOOL GYMNASIUM - LACK OF ADEQUATE HANDRAILS ON BLEACHERS ALLEGED - PLAINTIFF ATTEMPTS AWKWARD JUMP TO GROUND FROM SEVERAL ROWS UP AND SUFFERS SEVERE INJURY TO KNEE WITH PERMANENCY.
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