Can you guess the one major reason why so many employees are terminated unfairly, and end up seeking wrongful dismissal compensation long after being fired or discharged? It isn’t because employee laws in the U.S. aren’t thorough or effective; it’s because the majority of employees are very aware of things that they aren’t allowed to do at work, but so many employees aren’t really aware of the rights they do have.
Many companies have their own guidelines and policies, but there are plenty of other state and federal regulations that govern discrimination in the workplace, too. In fact, rules regarding workplace discrimination differ from state to state, and they’re constantly evolving to meet new standards.
It goes without saying — or, at least, it should go without saying — that discrimination, demotion, and termination based on gender, religion, or race are never permissible in the workplace. Disability is often a tricky facet of wrongful dismissal law, because it’s difficult to keep an employee hired if he or she isn’t able to fulfill work duties, but there is a fine line between wrongful termination and realistic employment expectations.
And this is where wrongful termination lawyers come into play. Knowing where to find that fine line can be pretty tough, and you probably don’t have unlimited resources (i.e. time and money) to spend on finding it — especially when it seems like employee laws change faster than the professionals can keep track of.
If you suspect that you might be the victim of wrongful termination, or you know someone going through a difficult termination, then looking into employee rights, and consulting an experienced personal injury lawyer, may be worth your time. Everyone deserves a safe work environment, and no employee should be subject to illegal discriminatory practices. Find more on this topic here.