Wrongful Termination

Losing your job is a traumatic experience for many reasons. In addition to losing the financial security of a steady paycheck, the loss of employment also carries a psychological and emotional price. The negative impact of being fired is even worse when it is done in an illegal manner.

Wrongful termination, or wrongful dismissal, includes the firing of an employee in such a way that violates the terms of the contract of employment. The contract for employment may be written, oral, or de facto, but no matter what the form, violation of the contract results in wrongful termination.

In addition to a breach of contract resulting in wrongful termination, wrongful dismissal can occur when an employer breaks an employment law in the firing of a worker. This may be the most common form of wrongful termination because of the anti-discriminatory employment laws we have in America.

There are many ways to break contracts or statutes of employment law to bring about wrongful termination. Discrimination of any kind results in wrongful termination. If an employee were to be fired simply because of their age, gender, race, or disabilities, then the employer would most likely be liable for wrongful termination. It is also important that the employer give sufficient notice of termination of employment, as not doing so can constitute wrongful dismissal.

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It can be difficult to determine whether or not a situation can be considered wrongful termination. If you have been fired recently and you feel that it may have been wrongful dismissal, contact the experienced Austin wrongful termination attorneys of Melton & Kumler, LLP at 512-330-0017.