Job terminations are an unfortunate but necessary part of the workplace. Yet there are occasions when a person can be fired with unjust cause. If you feel you have been removed from your job unfairly, try these tips to guarantee the justice you deserve.
Be Honest With Yourself
Rightfully or not, being fired can be difficult for virtually anyone. Before taking any other steps, ask yourself if your employer truly was wrong to fire you. Could your feelings or pride be clouding your judgment? Was your performance subpar or subtly declining? Or perhaps your employer was restructuring the company or wanted to go in another direction? It is crucial to answer these questions truthfully before taking any major course of action, as pursuing legal action could be an unnecessary expense and use of time if your case is not strong enough.
Talk to Other Employees and Ex-Employees
See if anyone who still works for the company has reason to suspect your firing was unlawful, or if others fired by your former employer were let go for similar reasons. It is possible that those still employed by the business may be hesitant to assist you openly, but ex-employees who have gone through similar experiences can provide you valuable information: in some cases, it may even be possible to file a group or class action lawsuit against your ex-employer.
Do Legal Research
While you may have felt wronged on a personal level by your termination, it’s important to find out what is considered a wrongful firing under the law. There are many clear-cut instances where firing is illegal, e.g. if the employee was pregnant, harassed sexually, or discriminated against racially. If you find yourself unsure of your case, however, there are several free, dependable legal resources available online that offer legal information regarding terminations. Another great idea is to get in touch with a wrongful dismissal lawyer in your area (as they will be familiar with your local laws): many offer consultations by phone at no cost.
Pursue Legal Action
Once you’ve done your investigating and have ensured you were fired against the law, it’s time to hire an attorney. There are many ways one can find a lawyer for wrongful terminations, from a simple Google search to using popular directories like Avvo and Lawyers.com. Such sites include reviews of the attorneys from their clients, although if you want extra assurance of their reputation, you can see if they have been accredited and rated by the Better Business Bureau.
Don’t let your former boss get away with firing you wrongly.
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