An Overview of Wrongful Termination Law
In today’s economy, finding and retaining a job is incredibly difficult. However, a depressed economy and poor business does not give an employer the right to terminate employees without cause. If you were let go without apparent reason, consult an employment attorney to determine whether you have been wrongfully terminated. Here’s a brief summary of wrongful termination law:
What is wrongful termination?
Though Oregon is an at-will state—meaning that employers can dismiss employees at any time—it’s still illegal for an employer to terminate their employees on certain grounds. According to state and federal law, an employer cannot fire an employee based on his or her gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that has nothing to do with an employee’s quality of work.
How do I know if I’ve been wrongfully terminated?
If you were suddenly fired without prior disciplinary actions or warnings, consider whether a supervisor ever discriminated against you in the past. Also, if your employer gave others preferential treatment despite your seniority or better work performance, you may have been wrongfully terminated. If you recently complained about harassment, illegal practices, or unsafe work conditions, this could be another red flag. If no one can give you a straight answer as to why you were fired, your suspicions of wrongful termination may be substantiated.
What should I do about it?
After being wrongfully terminated, it’s important to contact a skilled lawyer and consider building a wrongful termination case against your employer. If you win the case, you could be entitled to a considerable settlement that includes the wages you would have earned had you not been wrongfully terminated.
If you’ve recently been fired and suspect unfair treatment, contact Portland’s Mitra Law Group. Our attorneys will work hard to get you the compensation you deserve.
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