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Workers Compensation Retaliation

If you recently get laid off or fired, and believe that you lost your job unlawfully, you may be able to file a wrongful termination claim against your former employer. You may be able to recover money damages, or a severance package with adequate compensation.

“Wrongful Termination” is when an employer has laid off or fired an employee for any illegal reason. Under law there are several illegal reasons for termination:

• Violation of federal and state anti-discrimination laws;
• Discrimination;
• Violation of any oral or written employment agreements;
• Violation of any labor laws, or collective bargaining laws;
• Retaliation for a complaint filed against your employer (whistle blowing);
• Refusal to follow instructions, if those instructions where illegal.
• Defamation of Character
• Breach of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
• Constructive Discharge

Some violations require the employer to pay damages based on lost wages and other expenses, while others carry statutory penalties. Also, in some “wrongful termination” cases the employer may have to pay punitive damages to the terminated employee. In some cases there is more than one wrongdoer that will be responsible for damages to the terminated employee.

It’s important for you to remain calm if you have been wrongfully terminated. You should immediately contact an experienced attorney in wrongful termination. Celeste Law Firm, PA. suggests that you try to gather as much information about your firing, such as:

• Review your contract, and become familiar with the agreement
• Ask your employer why you where terminated.
• Find out who made the decision to fire you.
• Request to review your personal file.
• Make a note of any promises that were made to you.
• Request a severance package from your former employer

If you recently have been laid off or fired, you may be entitled to severance pay, damages, or unemployment. You may also have a case for wrongful termination against your former employer. Celeste Law Firm, PA. has the experience needed to win a wrongful termination case. Call us today to see if you have a valid claim.