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Wrongful Termination
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.
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| Types of cases: | Discrimination, employer retaliation, whistle-blowing, breach of contract |
| Related topics: | Discrimination, sexual harassment, workers' compensation, employment accidents, environmental toxins |
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